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The Physiochemical Analysis Of Thermoxidized Soyabean-Oil And Its Effect On Growth In Rats
Abstract
Physiochemical characteristics of Fresh and thermoxidized soyabean –oil were studied. Thermoxidized soyabean-oil was found to possess higher percentage of free fatty acids and peroxide value when compared with the fresh soyabean-oil. The rats fed with diet containing 5% and 15% level of thermoxidized soyabean-oil did not show any sign of retarded growth, but the weight gain was lower than those fed with Fresh soyabean-oil. The reason could possibly be as a result of mild accumulation of peroxide as well as gross accumulation of decomposition products of lipid peroxidation which are known to be toxic.
Agro-Science Vol.2(1) 2001: 30-34
Agro-Science Vol.2(1) 2001: 30-34
