Chemical characterization of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) seeds
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2015-04
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The aim of this study was to determine the chemical characteristics of passion fruit seeds and their oil
for possible use in human food and reduction of organic waste from fruit industrialization. Passion fruit
seeds were analyzed for moisture, lipids, proteins, ash, fibers, titratable acidity, pH, soluble solids and
antioxidant activity. The oil was characterized for parameters such as acid value, saponification, iodine
and peroxide. The content of oil extracted demonstrates that it has good potential for industrial
utilization. According to analyses, the oil has characteristics similar to conventional edible oils such as
soybean, and may be a new source of human consumption. Passion fruit seeds have high nutritional
value, proving to be a promising product, mainly because it contains significant amounts of proteinase.
Therefore, passion fruit seeds and their oil should be used as raw material in the food, chemical and
pharmaceutical industry, as they have beneficial features.
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Industrial utilization, Characterization, By-products
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SILVA, R. M. et al. Chemical characterization of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa) seeds. African Journal of Biotechnology, Makhanda, v. 14, n. 14, p. 1230-1233, Apr. 2015.