Table 2.
Physiochemical properties of mesquite seed oil.
| Components | Values |
|---|---|
| Moisture content (%) | 5.1 |
| Ash content (%) | 2.1 |
| Volatile matter (%) | 82.01 |
| Iodine value (g Iodine/100 g oil) | 96.5 |
| Viscosity (mm2/s), 40 | 35.61 |
| Density (g/mL) | 0.934 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 1.52 |
| Peroxide value (meq O2/kg oil) | 163.24 |
| Oil contents (%) | |
| Saponification value (mg/KOH/g of oil) | 182 |