The quality of cold-pressed rapeseed oil obtained from seeds of Brassica napus L. with increased moisture content

Abstract

Background. The basic parameter influencing the quality of cold-pressed oil is the quality of seeds used for pressing. Adverse moisture content and storage temperature of rape seeds may affect the quality of oil obtained from them. This paper presents the effects of increased rapeseed moisture content on the quality of the oil pressed. Material and methods. The material used for the tests was rapeseed (canola) cv. PR 46 W14. The moisture content of the seeds was adjusted to 10%, 12% and 20%, and the seeds were stored at room temperature for 14 days. The samples were then dried to a seed moisture equal to 7% and oil was pressed from them. Acid and peroxide values, as well as the content of water, tocopherols and phenolic acids, were determined. In addition, a sensory analysis of the oil samples was carried out, and structural changes in the association colloids in the oil were determined using a fluorescent probe. Results. With the increase in seed moisture, the increase in peroxide and acid values of the analyzed oils was recorded. A slight decrease in tocopherol content and a significant increase in phenolic acid concentration, depending on the seed moisture content, was observed. Sensory analysis showed odor sensory profile changes that probably indicate microflora development. Conclusion. The rapeseed moisture content has a crucial influence on the quality of oil obtained from them. Along with an increase in seed moisture, the possibility of developing undesirable microflora grows, which results in a deterioration in the quality of the obtained oil.

Extraction of Oil from Roman Nettle Seed by Cold Press and Evaluation of its Quality during Storage

“…[ 13 c] This is because the high moisture content of the seeds, in holding time before pressing, as well as during extraction, intensifies enzymatic activity (especially lipoxygenase) and increases oxidative reactions, resulting in increased levels of oil hydroperoxides. These results concur with the previous findings by Rokosik et al., [ 7 ] Akinoso et al., [ 14 ] and Mazaheri et al. [ 11 ] Akinoso et al.…”

“…[13c] This is because the high moisture content of the seeds, in holding time before pressing, as well as during extraction, intensifies enzymatic activity (especially lipoxygenase) and increases oxidative reactions, resulting in increased levels of oil hydroperoxides. These results concur with the previous findings by Rokosik et al, [7] Akinoso et al, [14] and Mazaheri et al [11] Akinoso et al [14] reported that increasing the moisture content of un-refined sesame oil from 4% to 16% increased the PV from 3.9 to 15.4 (mEq O 2 /kg oil). Also, another study showed that increasing the moisture content from 5.1% to 8.0% increased the PV in black cumin seed from 5.6 ± 0.5 to 7.8 ± 0.2 (mEq O 2 /kg oil).…”

“…Earlier studies by Rokosik et al. [ 7 ] also showed that an increased moisture content of rapeseed oil from 7% to 20% increased the free fatty acid content from 2.53 ± 0.11 to 6.01 ± 0.17 (mg KOH/g oil). Another study showed that increasing the moisture content from 5.1 to 8.0% increased the free fatty acids in black cumin seed from 5.2 ± 0.4 to 10.0 ± 0.1 (mg KOH/g oil).…”

“…Increased moisture content of the seeds enhanced lipase activity in holding time prior to extraction, as well as during extraction, which caused an increase in the acidity of the oil and a decrease in the oil quality. Earlier studies by Rokosik et al [7] also showed that an increased moisture content of rapeseed oil from 7% to 20% increased the free fatty acid content from 2.53 ± 0.11 to 6.01 ± 0.17 (mg KOH/g oil). Another study showed that increasing the moisture content from 5.1 to 8.0% increased the free fatty acids in black cumin seed from 5.2 ± 0.4 to 10.0 ± 0.1 (mg KOH/g oil).…”

“…The efficiency of cold press extraction depends on several factors, particularly on the moisture content of the seeds. [ 7 ] Results of oil extraction by solvent showed that oil content of Roman nettle seeds was 32.4 ± 0.8 g/100 g seeds. Based on this result, Roman nettle seeds have a higher content of oil compared to commonly used oil seeds such as cotton (16%), soybean (18%), and grapeseeds (10–15%).…”