AbstractThis study aims to investigate the potential use of biochemical seed oils of agro-waste
as anti-trypanosomal, anti-oxidant, and anti-bacterial edible oil, sun-protection oil,
and biodiesel. A comparative study was conducted to examine the chemical profile,
physicochemical-sensory properties, and trans-esterification of seed oils collected
from agro-waste in the Mualim district. Five drying techniques were tested before
extracting the seed oils. Standard methods were then used to determine the chemical
compounds, physicochemical-sensory properties, and bio-activity of the extracted
seed oils. The analysis performed on such oils showed there were significant
differences in the amount of seed oils between drying techniques, F (dfb, dfw) = 39.89,
p = 0.00. Specifically, the analysis showed the microwave-drying technique produced
the highest oil yield except for Carica papaya. L and Cucurbita sp, and the seed oils
extracted from Mangifera indica had the best antioxidant property......