Studies in the Chemical Composition and Possible Utilities of Soap-Nuts (<I>Sapindus mukorossi</I> Gaertn.)

M. G. Karnik; O. P. Sharma; Inder Dev

doi:10.36808/if/1971/v97i8/26442

Studies in the Chemical Composition and Possible Utilities of Soap-Nuts (Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.)

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M. G. Karnik
O. P. Sharma
Inder Dev

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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1971/v97i8/26442

Abstract

The pericarp and the shell of soap-nut fruits have been chemically analysed. The pericarp has been found to contain water solubles as high as 74.20% while shells have been found to be rich in crude fibre. The kernels on expulsion yielded 24.0% and on solvent extraction 38% of the oil. Samples of soap were prepared using this oil. The exhausted cake was used as a filler in the soap preparation. The pericarp powder and the samples of soap prepared were found to have good cleaning properties.

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M. G. Karnik

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Inder Dev

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1971-08-01

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Karnik, M. G., Sharma, O. P., & Dev, I. (1971). Studies in the Chemical Composition and Possible Utilities of Soap-Nuts (<I>Sapindus mukorossi</I> Gaertn.). Indian Forester, 97(8), 462–466. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1971/v97i8/26442

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Volume 97, Issue 8, August 1971

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