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Development of analytical methods in terms of origin, processing and authenticity of different Moroccan edible oils and characterization of by-products of oil processing residues to ensure sales opportunities in the global market
Project
Project code: 2819DOKA03, MRI-GE-08-627-1080 MaroccOil
Contract period: 01.03.2020
- 01.02.2023
Purpose of research: Experimental development
The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of origin of the plants and storage and processing of the raw material on the composition of oil obtained from fruits of argan tree (Argania spinosa), cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), desert date palm (Balanites aegyptiaca), real date palm (Phoenix dactyliferous) or Ziziphus lotus as potential oil sources for cooperatives. In addition, the residues of oil processing should be investigated regarding their use as sources for bioactive phenolic compounds for the stabilization of food. Finally, methods should be developed to ensure the authenticity of the included oils on basis of the measurement of volatile or phenolic compounds as well as metabolites in general combined with statistical means. The results should motivate the rural population to grow robust plants that can be used for food production in order to improve the nutritional situation, the income and employment, the situation of the women and also fight against desertification by stabilizing the soil. This project is a continuation of two projects carried out at the MRI on argan and cactus oil quality together with the Mohammed-V-University within the PMARS call.
Section overview
Subjects
- Specialised crops
- Forestry
- Resource management
- Renewable Resources
