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Indra Dev , S. R. D. Guha , Mohd. Swaleh

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Proximate chemical analysis of the Kernel was carried out in order to obtain the basic information about the type of constituents present. This shows 35.9% crude oil &31.87% of crude protein. Crude oil was further purified and its physic chemical properties were determined. Constituent acids of the oil were identified as arachidic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. Behenic &lignoceric acids were identified as trace acids.

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Mohd. Swaleh , O. P. Sharma , N. P. Dobhal

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Studies on the regional variations of sal seed oil for the yield and the physic-chemical properties from different regions did not differ significantly, seeds from Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Bihar showed higher oil content (16-17.1%) and the seeds from Assam and West-Bengal lower (ca. 10-12%) oil content. Among physic-chemical properties, higher acid value shown by oils from seeds of certain regions is significant. Experiments on detanning of the deoiled sal seed cake have been described for the better utilization of the cake. A complete data sheet giving results of oils from the seeds from various regions in the country is given. soil and ecological conditions of the regions of collection are also included.

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