Quinoa is a grain found in the plant Chenopodium quinoa Willd. which is resistant to many environmental stresses and is able to grow in tough conditions with nutritional value which include balanced amino acid composition compared to other plant/grain based protein. The protein of the quinoa itself can be found in protein bodies of the seed radicle and endosperm which are bound to starch or…
VCO is an edible oil made from the mature coconut, and a range of non-thermal methods can be used to obtain the oil from the coconut milk. This study aims to investigate the physicochemical properties (FFA and IV), and lauric acid content of the samples; compare them to the APCC standard; and to suggest which treatment to produce VCO for further application based on the compliance of the FFA…