1 Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Nigeria.
2 Department of Food Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(01), 2111-2121
Received on 01June 2024; revised on 15 July 2024; accepted on 17 July 2024
This study investigates the quality and safety of palm oil produced, marketed, and consumed in the Afikpo North and South Local Governent Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. This research aimed at characterizing the physicochemical properties of palm oil and assess its compliance with standards. Parameters such as Free fatty acids (FFA), Iodine values (IV), Peroxide values (PV), Saponification values (SV), Moisture contents (MC), Impurity contents (IC) were meticulously analyzed. Results indicate that all the samples evaluated had their values within CODEX Alimenterium and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) standards, implying that the samples are of good qualities, safe and suitable for home and industrial purposes. The research contributes to the understanding of quality of palm oils produced, marketed and consumed in Afikpo North and South LGA of Ebonyi State, Nigeria and emphasized the need for stringent quality control measures to safeguard consumers’ health. It provides a foundation for policymakers and stakeholders in the palm oil industry to implement strategies that enhance the quality and safety of palm oil in Nigeria.
CODEX Alimenterium; SON; Quality; Palm Oil; Physicochemical; Afikpo; Safety.
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Chidimma Emmanuel Ominyi and Pius Uluocha Isaac. Physico-Chemical and Safety Evaluation of Palm Oil Processed, Sold and Consumed in Afikpo North and South, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(1), 2111-2121. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2082