Physico-chemical Properties of Bottle Gourd Kernel

摘要

Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a rich source ofdietary protein and contains omega-3 fatty acid in its oil. It is high-value oil in India as well as in the world market due to its medicinal properties. The oil is generally extracted using solvent extraction method from the kernels. Physico-chemical properties of the kernel were determined at initial moisture content of 6.18% (wet basis). Proximate analysis of the kernel was also evaluated. These properties are useful in designing particular equipment and also in post-harvest processing of kernel. The oil and protein content of kernel were found to be higher than that of the seed.