Physicochemical Properties and Characteristics of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Seed Oil

The physicochemical analysis of Annona muricata (soursop) seed oil was evaluated. The results showed that the test sample had 23.15% of oil in the seed; the seed also contained 37.1% moisture, a 16.76 g acid value, a pH value of 7.9, a saponification value of 44.00 mg KOH/g oil value, an ester value of 27.24, a % glycerin of 1.49, % F.F.A. of 8.43%, an iodine value of 3.233, and a density of 0.88 g/dm³. The physicochemical properties of extracted oil revealed that the oil is edible and could serve as feedstock for many industrial applications.

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Wofuru-Nyenke, C. K. (2025). Physicochemical Properties and Characteristics of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Seed Oil. International Journal of Applied Sciences and Advanced Technology (IJASAT), 1(1), 15-28.

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