Oil Palm Extraction Rates and Nutritional Profiles for Ugandan Genotypes

A 2026 study by Jimmy Caku provides foundational data on oil palm genotypes in Uganda. The dataset includes measurements from 75 ripe fruit bunches collected across three districts. It compares oil extraction rates and nutritional profiles of indigenous and introduced hybrid varieties.

Use Cases

• Compare oil extraction rate and stearin mass recovery between indigenous and hybrid genotypes to identify high-yield candidates.
• Analyze fatty acid composition (linolenic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic, stearic acids) to assess nutritional quality of different palm oil samples.
• Use beta-carotene concentration data to evaluate the vitamin A precursor content of oil from different genotypes.
• Correlate carbohydrate content with other nutritional metrics to understand the biochemical profile of Ugandan oil palm fruit.
• Apply statistical methods like the Kruskal-Wallis H test to validate differences in measured variables between genotype groups.

Strengths

• Direct comparison of 75 fruit bunches from indigenous and hybrid genotypes.
• Nutritional analysis includes five specific fatty acids, beta-carotene, and carbohydrates.

Limitations

• Very small dataset at 83.0 KB, derived from a single study with limited sample size.
• Geographic scope is limited to three districts (Bundibugyo, Kanungu, Kalangala) in Uganda.
• Data format is a DOCX file, requiring extraction for computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Jimmy Caku via figshare.

Collection Method

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

Time Range

Study period not specified, data published in 2026.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Bundibugyo, Kanungu, and Kalangala districts, Uganda.