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Saiprabha M. Mahale ¹, A. S. Goswami-Giri ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemistry, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Chendani Bunder Road, Thane – 400 601, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Crude and refined seed kernel oil was extracted from Alphanso mango aiming the study of physico-chemical properties. The oil produced was refined through degumming, neutralization and bleaching process using local adsorbent (activated clay). The specific gravity, refractive index, acid value, saponification value and iodine value for both crude and refined mango seed kernel oil was determined. The solid form refined mango kernel fat resembles cocoa butter when compared with physical and chemical characteristics. They both are thus, used as a substitute for each other or just as extenders. Mango Fat can be used as edible oil apart from its general uses in manufacturing soap, cosmetic formulations and industrial applications.

Keywords

Seed Kernel, Mango, Oil, Soxhlet Extraction, Refining, Degumming, Bleaching etc.

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Saiprabha M. Mahale ¹, S. Goswami-Giri ¹

Affiliations
1 Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science, Chendani Bunder Road, Thane – 400 601. Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Lignin of Mango seed hard cover is prepared by Klason method and compared with reported four different types of tropical hardwoods and was studied using FT-IR spectroscopy. There were observable differences in the FT-IR spectra of the lignin studied. Lignin from the more durable and more resistant wood was found to contain less guaiacyl groups than that from the softer and less resistant wood. The strength and resistance of the wood might be related to its lignin content.

Keywords

Mango Seed, Hard Cover, Soxhlet Extraction, Lignin, FT-IR.

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