Sacha inchi oil yield varies depending on the extraction method, including supercritical CO2 extraction, semi-continuous supercritical CO2 extraction, manual cold press, subcritical extraction with n-propane, aqueous enzy-matic extraction, and pressurized liquid with intermittent purge.
Why is Sacha Inchi oil important?
However, the variety of extraction methods and origins of the seeds change the nutrient profiles, antinutrient content, and physicochemical properties. Incorporation of Sacha inchi oil into food products can increase its nutritional value, and it works as a moisturizing agent in cosmetic products.
Is Sacha Inchi a sustainable crop?
Sacha inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis L.) is a native plant to the Peruvian Amazon and is recognized as a sustainable crop with commercial applications. The oil has been investigated due to its composition and potential health benefits (Wang et al. 2018 ).
What is the acid value of Sacha Inchi seed oil?
The Sacha inchi seed oil obtained from unroasted seeds after pressing had the lowest acid value (0.43±0.04mg KOH g 1 oil) compared to the oil produced from lightly, medium, and highly roasted seeds (3.72±0.06, 9.40±0.1, and 12.32±0.31mg KOH g 1 oil, respectively) (Cisneros et al. 2014 ).