Oil Palm Extraction Rates and Nutritional Profiles for Ugandan Genotypes

Seventy-five ripe fruit bunches from indigenous and hybrid oil palm genotypes were analyzed across three Ugandan districts. Measurements include oil extraction rate, stearin recovery, and fatty acid profiles. Jimmy Caku published this foundational study in April 2026 to inform local breeding programs.

Use Cases

• Compare oil extraction rates between indigenous and hybrid genotypes using the measured percentage values.
• Analyze fatty acid composition, including linolenic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acid levels, for nutritional profiling.
• Assess stearin mass recovery data to evaluate by-product yield from different palm varieties.
• Model relationships between genotype type and beta-carotene concentration determined via spectrophotometry.
• Use the district location data (Bundibugyo, Kanungu, Kalangala) to study regional cultivation effects.

Strengths

• Data includes 75 sampled fruit bunches, providing a basis for statistical comparison.
• Analysis covers multiple nutritional metrics: five specific fatty acids, carbohydrates, and beta-carotene.

Limitations

• The dataset is small at 83.0 KB, indicating limited sample size and scope for machine learning.
• Data collection is restricted to three districts in Uganda, limiting geographic generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Jimmy Caku via figshare.

Collection Method

Oil extracted via screw press; nutritional analysis used HPLC, spectrophotometry, and the Anthrone method.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Bundibugyo, Kanungu, and Kalangala districts in Uganda.