Proximate composition, extraction, characterization and comparative assessment of coconut (Cocos nucifera) and melon (Colocynthis citrullus) seeds and seed oils

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 1-9

  Obasi, N A ^a   Ukadilonu, Joy ^b   Eze, Eberechukwu ^c   Akubugwo, E I ^d   Okorie, U C ^a  

^a Department of Science Laboratory Technology   (Nigeria)

^b BAYERO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

^c UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT   (Nigeria)

^d ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Citrullus; Cocos nucifera; Colocynthis; Lipid indices; Proximate composition; Seed oil

Indexed keywords

CITRULLUS; CITRULLUS LANATUS VAR. LANATUS; COCOS NUCIFERA; COLOCYNTHIS; CUCUMIS;

EID: 84856567038     PISSN: 10288880     EISSN: 18125735     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2012.1.9     Document Type: Article

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