Effect of Solid to Solvent Ratio and Extraction Time on Yield, Phytochemical Content and Physicochemical of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) Seed Oil Extracted using Hexane (original) (raw)

Jurnal Rekayasa Kimia & Lingkungan

Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) seeds have only been disposed of as waste and have not been utilized optimally. Utilizing the seeds to produce oil has been regarded as a promising approach for reducing solid wastes and producing value-added products. This study evaluated the effect of solid to solvent ratio and extraction time on yield, phytochemical content and physicochemical of oil extracted from amla seed using hexane as a solvent. The amla seed oil was extracted through the solid-liquid process at different solid to solvent ratios (1:20, 1:25 and 1:30 g/mL) and extraction times (30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes). The highest yield found was 10.97% at a solid to solvent ratio of 1:30 (g/mL) and an extraction time of 120 minutes. The highest concentrations of phenolic compounds and flavonoids were 66.12 mg GAE/g and 95.70 mg QE/g respectively, obtained at a solid to solvent ratio of 1:25 (g/mL) and extraction time of 120 minutes. Physicochemical analysis (pH, density, acid number, free fatt...

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