Spectroscopic determination of metals in palm oils from different stages of the technological process.

Magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, and lead in palm oils ( Elaeis guineensis ) at various stages of the refining process were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after microwave digestion. The mean concentrations of Mg, Ca, Cu, Fe, and Pb in the studied palm oils varied from 20.7 to 7090.

Effect of refining processes on antioxidant capacity, total contents of phenolics and carotenoids in palm oils.

Antioxidant capacity (AC), total phenolic content (TPC) and total carotenoid content (TCC) in palm oils at various stages of the refining process from two technological modes were determined. The obtained mean FRAP and DPPH values for the methanolic extracts of palm oils from mode 1 (19.5-102.

Determination of antioxidant capacity, phenolic acids, and fatty acid composition of rapeseed varieties.

Three different analytical methods: ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) were used for determination of antioxidant capacity of seven rapeseed varieties. Antioxidant capacity and levels of the total phenolic content, individual phenolic acids, fatty acid composition, and the selected physicochemical properties of the studied rapeseed cultivars were determined. Mean ORAC values for methanolic extracts of rapeseeds (4092-12989 mmol of Trolox/100 g) were significantly higher than FRAP and DPPH values (6218-7641 and 6238-7645 mumol of Trolox/100 g, respectively).