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Physicochemical properties of oil from seed, leaf and stem of purslane.
| Plant organ | oil content (%) | Specific gravity (w/w) | Acid value (w/v) | FFA (%) | Peroxide value (meq/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 11.25 ± 1.77a | 1.10 ± 0.14a | 4.21 ± 1.97b | 2.12 ± 1.99b | 0.80 ± 0.14a |
| Leaf | 6.25 ± 1.77b | 0.73 ± 0.15a | 2.81 ± 1.98b | 1.41 ± 0.99b | 0.75 ± 0.21a |
| Stem | 2.00 ± 0.71c | 0.14 ± 0.04b | 13.32 ± 0.99a | 6.70 ± 0.50a | 0.40 ± 0.14b |
