Profile Characterization of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed oils

Profile Characterization of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed oils

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This work initially explores both solvent and cold press extracting techniques of the pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seeds of a Tunisian variety named Béjaoui. It additionally compares the chemical composition of the seed oil of the Béjaoui variety with that of a commercial Cucurbita pepo subsp. Pepo var. Styriaca originating from Austria. Both examined pumpkin species and their extraction techniques had significant effects on antioxidant activity, Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Polyunsaturated Fatty acid (PUFA), Gamma-tocopherol, and pigment contents. The cold press techniques were found to improv...