Caracterización del aceite esencial de semillas de Schinus molle L. para aplicaciones agroindustriales
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Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet.
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Los aceites vegetales son esenciales para la salud, la industria alimentaria y la sostenibilidad ambiental. El propósito de la presente investigación fue caracterizar el aceite extraído de las semillas de Schinus molle L., evaluando sus posibles aplicaciones en la agroindustria. La investigación se desarrolló en Huancavelica, Perú, con un diseño cuantitativo y descriptivo. Los resultados indican que la extracción del aceite es más eficiente a temperaturas moderadas, 100°C y 150°C, logrando un rendimiento del 35,25%, mientras que a temperaturas de 200°C se reduce al 9,47%, afectando negativamente la calidad del aceite. Los parámetros fisicoquímicos mostraron una baja humedad, 0,03%-0,04%; un índice de acidez aceptable, 5,61-5,68 mg KOH/) y un índice de peróxido dentro del rango seguro para aceites comestibles, aunque con riesgo de oxidación. Se concluye que la extracción a temperaturas moderadas maximiza el rendimiento y calidad del aceite, recomendándose mantener condiciones entre 100°C y 150°C.
Vegetable oils are essential for health, the food industry and environmental sustainability. The purpose of this research was to characterize the oil extracted from the seeds of Schinus molle L., evaluating its potential applications in agroindustry. The research was developed in Huancavelica, Peru, with a quantitative and descriptive design. The results indicate that oil extraction is more efficient at moderate temperatures, 100°C and 150°C, achieving a yield of 35.25%, while at temperatures of 200°C it is reduced to 9.47%, negatively affecting the quality of the oil. The physicochemical parameters showed low humidity, 0.03%-0.04%; an acceptable acidity index, 5.61-5.68 mg KOH/l) and a peroxide index within the safe range for edible oils, although with a risk of oxidation. It is concluded that extraction at moderate temperatures maximizes the yield and quality of the oil, and it is recommended to maintain conditions between 100°C and 150°C.
Vegetable oils are essential for health, the food industry and environmental sustainability. The purpose of this research was to characterize the oil extracted from the seeds of Schinus molle L., evaluating its potential applications in agroindustry. The research was developed in Huancavelica, Peru, with a quantitative and descriptive design. The results indicate that oil extraction is more efficient at moderate temperatures, 100°C and 150°C, achieving a yield of 35.25%, while at temperatures of 200°C it is reduced to 9.47%, negatively affecting the quality of the oil. The physicochemical parameters showed low humidity, 0.03%-0.04%; an acceptable acidity index, 5.61-5.68 mg KOH/l) and a peroxide index within the safe range for edible oils, although with a risk of oxidation. It is concluded that extraction at moderate temperatures maximizes the yield and quality of the oil, and it is recommended to maintain conditions between 100°C and 150°C.
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Vol. 9, No. 25