Optimisation of kaffir lime leaves (citrus hystrix) volatile oil extraction by Pressurised Liquid Extraction (PLE) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) / Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Ghafar

• Main Author: Abdul Ghafar, Abdul Rahman
• Format: Student Project
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Applied Sciences 2013
• Subjects: Plant anatomy; Food processing and manufacture
• Online Access: http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/8919/2/PPb_ABDUL%20RAHMAN%20ABDUL%20GHAFFAR%2013_5%201.pdf; http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/8919/

Kaffir lime leaf (Citrus hystrix) is a source of natural flavouring widely used for a long term in the Asian country. The major constituent of Citrus hystrix has been reported is citronellal which is responsible for flavour. Usually kaffir lime leaves flavour available in the market is synthetic. T...