Najoua Mghazli

Dr. Najoua Mghazli


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 November 2022 in Molecules
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Zineb Lakhlifi El IdrissiZineb Lakhlifi El Idrissi
Zineb Lakhlifi El Idrissi
HMHamza El Moudden
Hamza El Moudden
NMNajoua Mghazli
Najoua Mghazli
Abdelhakim BOUYAHYAAbdelhakim BOUYAHYA
Abdelhakim BOUYAHYA
CGChakir El guezzane El guezzane
Chakir El guezzane El guezzane
LLLearn-Han Lee*
Learn-Han Lee*
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of peanut varieties cultivated in Morocco (Virginia and Valencia) and extraction methods (cold press, CP; Soxhlet, Sox and maceration, and Mac) on the fatty acid profile, phytosterol, and tocopherol contents, quality characteristics, and antioxidant potential of peanut seed oil. The DPPH method was used to determine the antioxidant activity of the oils. The results revealed that fatty acid content was slightly affected by the extraction technique. However, the CP method was shown to be an excellent approach for extracting oil with desirable quality features compared to the Sox and Mac methods. Furthermore, the peanut oil extracted via CP carried a higher amount of bioactive compounds and exhibited remarkable antioxidant activities. The findings also revealed higher oleic acid levels from the Virginia oil, ranging from 56.46% to 56.99%. Besides, a higher total phytosterol and tocopherol content and DPPH scavenging capacity were obtained from the Valencia oil. Analyzing the study, it can be inferred that extraction method and variety both affect the composition of the peanut oil’s bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. This information is relevant for extracting peanut oil with a greater level of compounds of industrial interest.