Innovation in producing virgin coconut oil through integrated wet process

N. M. Rashid, . and M. R.Sarmidi, . and R. A. Aziz, . and M. A. Hamid, . and T. H. Mokhtar, . (2010) Innovation in producing virgin coconut oil through integrated wet process. [Proceedings Paper]

Virgin coconut oil VCO is the new millennium discovery on usage of the ever multifunctional coconut. VCO is rich in the medium chain fatty acids MCFAs that have been shown to speed up the metabolism Nandi et al. 2004. Almost 50 of the fatty acid in virgin coconut oil is lauric acid which is known as anti-viral antibacterial anti microbial and anti-fungal Enig 1998. The fatty acid profile in coconut oil shares a similar characteristics with breast milk. The MCFAs in coconut oil are not stored in the body cells but rather processed directly in the liver where they are converted immediately into energy Berit and Jurgen 2006 It therefore puts less strain on other organs of the body liver pancreas and digestive system allowing them to function more effectively Rethinam 2008. The paper describes the process in producing virgin coconut oil through integrated wet process. The novel features of this process is the production of virgin coconut oil itself which can minimize the time cost energy and man power as well as can maximize the yield and improve the quality of coconut oil. The VCO obtained by this process contribute about 30-35 wt/wt of yield. The physical characteristics of VCO along this process shows that the VCO is colorless retain fresh coconut aroma and sweet coconut taste with the highest content of lauric acid; 49.85. Besides that the result also indicates that vitamin E present in VCO. In general the overall results for sensory analysis were acceptable in terms of aroma and taste of the product. The score is between 6.30 and 7.90 in hedonic scale which is like slightly and like very much. On the other hand the results obtained from microbiological testing shows that the product is free from microorganisms. The performance of the product was also evaluated using several tests such as moisture content proximate analysis and heavy metal content testing and was found comparable to the Malaysian and Philippine National Standard PNS.

Full text available from:

Abstract

Virgin coconut oil VCO is the new millennium discovery on usage of the ever multifunctional coconut. VCO is rich in the medium chain fatty acids MCFAs that have been shown to speed up the metabolism Nandi et al. 2004. Almost 50 of the fatty acid in virgin coconut oil is lauric acid which is known as anti-viral antibacterial anti microbial and anti-fungal Enig 1998. The fatty acid profile in coconut oil shares a similar characteristics with breast milk. The MCFAs in coconut oil are not stored in the body cells but rather processed directly in the liver where they are converted immediately into energy Berit and Jurgen 2006 It therefore puts less strain on other organs of the body liver pancreas and digestive system allowing them to function more effectively Rethinam 2008. The paper describes the process in producing virgin coconut oil through integrated wet process. The novel features of this process is the production of virgin coconut oil itself which can minimize the time cost energy and man power as well as can maximize the yield and improve the quality of coconut oil. The VCO obtained by this process contribute about 30-35 wt/wt of yield. The physical characteristics of VCO along this process shows that the VCO is colorless retain fresh coconut aroma and sweet coconut taste with the highest content of lauric acid; 49.85. Besides that the result also indicates that vitamin E present in VCO. In general the overall results for sensory analysis were acceptable in terms of aroma and taste of the product. The score is between 6.30 and 7.90 in hedonic scale which is like slightly and like very much. On the other hand the results obtained from microbiological testing shows that the product is free from microorganisms. The performance of the product was also evaluated using several tests such as moisture content proximate analysis and heavy metal content testing and was found comparable to the Malaysian and Philippine National Standard PNS.

[error in script]

Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP248.14 I61 2008 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	Coconut oil
AGROVOC Term:	Processing
AGROVOC Term:	Production
AGROVOC Term:	Mechanical methods
AGROVOC Term:	Pressing
AGROVOC Term:	Heating
AGROVOC Term:	Proximate analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Microbiological analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Fatty acids
AGROVOC Term:	Mineral content
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:15
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13175

Actions (login required)

View Item