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Abdessamad Ettouil1, Asmaa Oubihi1, Hamada Imtara2
1Natural Resources and Sustainable Development Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Bp: 133, Kenitra, Morocco.
Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry
|July 3, 2024
Summary
This study optimized flax seed gum extraction, achieving a 14.47% yield. The natural gum demonstrates excellent emulsifying properties, making it ideal for food industry applications.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Natural Product Chemistry
Background:
- Natural gums are vital in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
- Flax seed gum (Linum usitatissimum L.) offers potential as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of extraction parameters on flax seed gum yield and properties.
- To optimize the extraction process for maximizing gum yield.
Main Methods:
- Full factorial design to examine extraction conditions.
- Response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize pretreatment and extraction parameters.
- Analysis of chemical and emulsifying properties.
Main Results:
- Pretreatment, seed preparation, and solvent selection significantly impact extraction yield.
- Optimized conditions yielded a maximum of 14.47% flax seed gum.
- The extracted gum exhibited emulsifying capacities exceeding 94%.
Conclusions:
- Flax seed gum extraction can be effectively optimized.
- The gum's high emulsifying capacity suggests significant potential for food industry applications.
