Effects of screw pressing conditions on fodder radish seed oil yield, throughput, and fatty acid profile

This study aims to explore the influence of screw frequency, nozzle diameter, and press head temperature on critical crude fodder radish seed oil (FRSO) yield, throughput, and fatty acid composition. A quadratic equation, developed using response surface methodology, fitted the experimental data for oil yield. It was substantiated by a non-significant lack-of-fit, commendable coefficient-of-determination (R2 = 0.782), and a modest mean relative percentage deviation (+/- 7.27%). The analysis of variance pinpointed the statistical significance of press head temperature, nozzle size, and the squared term of press head temperature. The highest FRSO yield (17.61%)-corresponding to an extraction efficiency of 51.3% was found with a screw frequency of 50 Hz, at 80 degrees C, and an 8 mm nozzle. A linear model highlighted that all three pressing factors significantly influenced the FRSO throughput. FRSO consists of C18:1 (30.9%), C22:1 (20.8%), C18:2 (14.9%), and C18:3 (11.9%), aligning with the compositions reported in other studies on fodder radish oils.Practical applicationsEffective control of cold pressing parameters is paramount to maximize oil yield and throughput during the oil extraction process and to ensure the appropriate oil quality. A comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of this process, while carefully considering key parameters, which is essential to ensure efficiency, is achieved through a combination of experimental and statistical methods. This study marks the inaugural attempt to optimize screw pressing for fodder radish seeds while conducting a comparative analysis with hydraulic pressing and the Soxhlet extraction method, focusing on oil yield, throughput, and fatty acid composition within the system by employing a modeling approach for oil extraction. Through the utilization of the response surface methodology coupled with various experimental designs, the processing conditions are successfully optimized. The valuable data gathered can aid equipment design for an efficient, eco-friendly oil extraction process. Furthermore, the oil extracted under the optimized conditions met the quality standards. This study pioneers the improvement of screw pressing for fodder radish seed oil extraction, comparing it with hydraulic pressing and Soxhlet extraction. The focus is on assessing oil yield, throughput, and fatty acid composition through response surface methodology. The oil extracted under optimized conditions meets quality standards. image