The determination of the biochemical and oxidative stability properties of pumpkin seeds oil would contribute to the valorization of such oil especially in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Although much progress has been reached in the domain of modern medicine, we still notice the lack of efficient wounds healing treatments.
How is pumpkin seed oil extracted?
Pumpkin ( C. maxima) seed oil was extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide and evaluated for quality. The technique was simple and gave a high oil yield. Statistical analysis showed temperature and pressure to be the most important parameters for SC-CO 2 extraction of the oil.
Where were pumpkin seeds harvested?
The pumpkin ( L.) var. Bejaoui seeds were harvested in region of Sidi Bouzid (Centre of Tunisia). The seeds were authenticated at the National Botanical Research Institute Tunisia (INRAT) and the voucher sample was deposited at INRAT. The fixed oil was extracted by the first cold pressure from seeds using a mechanical oil press (SMIR, MUV1 65).
What is pumpkin seed oil used for?
Pumpkin seeds oil is an extraordinarily rich source of diverse bioactive compounds having functional properties used as edible oil or as a potential nutraceutical. In recent years, several studies have highlighted the medical properties of pumpkin seed oil which is known as strongly dichromatic viscous oil [ 2 ].