Brem Vince Harlan Dureza (April 2015)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
Most plants contain fats that can be found in their seeds, as it acts as the storage of lipids. vegetables seeds have been considered as alternative sources for aqua feeds for its lipid components. Canister (Pouteria Campechiana), commonly known as “Tiessa” is one of the underutilized fruits found in the Philippines. The fruit is rich in Vitamin A and C, niacin, carotene, minerals, and carbohydrates. It also contains high levels of calcium and iron. There was no open record regarding the Fatty Acid profile of Pouteria Campechiana seeds. The seeds were dehulled, air-dried for 5 days and were the grounded and stored in a sealed container. 3 samples of 0.5 g were prepared for analysis through the orioles of Gas Chromatography. According to the data, Vaccenic Acid was found to compose most of the fatty acids present in the seed, having a calculated mean concentration of 45.29%. Other fatty acids were also found to compose the seed with Their corresponding mean concentrations calculated. These were Linoleic Acid (24.39%), Palmitic Acid (12.77%), Oleic Acdi (11.59%), Linolenic Acid (2.41%), Eicosenoic Acid (1.01%), Arachidonic Acid (0.90%), Myristic Acid (0.58%), Palmitoleic Acid (0.44%), Stearic Acid (0.35%), and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (0.26%). These data can be used as basis for the users of a Poiteria Campechiana for aquaculture as well as other biological uses.