Phytochemical Constituents of Palm Oil
Journal: Journal of Biotechnology Research (Vol.6, No. 6)Publication Date: 2020-06-10
Authors : Chinedu Imo;
Page : 57-61
Keywords : Food additive; Industrial; Nutrition; Palm oil; Phytochemical.;
Abstract
This study evaluated the phytochemical constituents of palm oil. Palm oil is commonly used in nutrition for many reasons. Some people use it as antidote for certain types of poisons. The phytochemical analysis of was carried out with the use of GC (model No. 7890B) and MS detector (model 5977A). Some phytochemical constituents detected in palm oil has been reported to possess various biological, nutritional, pharmaceutical and industrial properties. The presence of some of the constituents showed palm oil will be useful in traditional medicine, synthesis of some pesticides and perfumes, and possess various antimicrobial activity and ability to preserve and improve certain food materials. Palm oil is recommended for many nutritional and industrial purposes.
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