Abdessamad BEN Moumen

• Dr
• PhD at Mohamed I University

Phytosterol and tocopherol contents and oxidative stability were evaluated from seeds oils of four safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L) varieties originating from Spain (Rancho), India (Sharda) and Morocco (Cartamar and Cartafri), which were cultivated at the experimental station in Oujda (a semi-arid region of eastern Morocco). Total phytosterols ra...

Hemp seed oil is a valuable source of unsaturated fatty acids. However, its high degree of unsaturation makes it highly susceptible to oxidation, which can compromise its quality and nutritional value. Enhancing its stability can be achieved by incorporating antioxidant compounds naturally present in the seeds. A deeper understanding of the interac...

This work aimed to extract hemp seed oil using modified supercritical CO2 with ethanol, while optimizing the overall process through response surface methodology. The effects of extraction temperature (30–60 °C), pressure (10–20 MPa), and time (120–300 min) on oil yield, total phenols (TPC), total tocopherols, oxidative stability index (OSI), total...

The present study is devoted to optimizing process parameters for solvent extraction to improve both the yield and quality of hemp seed oil. To this end, an augmented simplex lattice mixture design was carried out involving three solvents with different polarities: n-hexane, 2-propanol, and ethyl acetate. The findings indicated that the optimal ble...

The objective of this research was to evaluate the efficiency of aqueous enzymatic extraction (AEE) to obtain oil from hemp seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) grown in northern Morocco. Optimisation of AEE extraction parameters, including pH, enzyme concentration (hemicellulase, protease and pectinase), temperature and incubation time, to maximize oil yiel...

This study investigates the impact of dietary nonindustrial Moroccan hemp seed (HS) on the fatty acid profile, cholesterol, and tocopherol levels, in the liver of 120 Lohmann brown laying hens aged 22 weeks during 12 weeks of treatment. The hens are randomly allocated into four treatment groups, each subdivided into six replicates with five birds i...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how cannabis-derived nonindustrial hemp seed (HS) inclusion in laying hen diets, as well as treatment duration, affected the fatty acid (FA) profile, cholesterol level, and tocopherol composition of egg yolks. Ninety-six (n = 96) Lohmann Brown classic laying hens were randomly assigned to one of the four gr...

Roasting is widely applied in oil processing to improve the extraction yield and desired sensory characteristics. The current study is aimed at optimizing roasting conditions (time and temperature) of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seeds prior to seed pressing to improve the oil yield and antioxidant capacity, using response surface methodology based on...

Te production of nonindustrial cannabis is highly developed in the Moroccan Rif region; however, local farmers consider hemp seeds which are rich in omega 3 and tocopherols, only as by-products of cannabis cultivation with low market value. Te local ecotype is considered to be a plant with a cannabinoid content of more than 0.4%. So, the objective...

This study aims to characterise the seeds of two varieties (Beldia and Critical) of hemp grown in four geographical areas of northern Morocco regarding their phenolic compounds and antioxidant power. Thirty‐three phenolic compounds were identified using the HPLC‐DAD/ESI‐MS² technique. The phenolic profiles of hemp seeds of all varieties from all re...

The extraction of phenolic compounds from defatted hempseeds was optimized using a simplex lattice mixture design with three solvents (water, methanol, and acetone). The response variables were total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity evaluated by different spectrophotometric tests. The results showed that the binary acetone-water mixt...

Reducing the pollution is a serious environmental challenge facing the oil producing industry worldwide. Conventionally, oil from oleaginous is extracted in large scale by mechanical expression or organic solvent extraction. In spite of its high yield, organic solvent extraction is time-consuming and very harmful to health and environment. Aqueous...

Anisophyllea boehmii Engler (Umushindwi) is a wild and indigenous species in Burundi with high socioeconomic and nutritional interest. Recent studies revealed that A. boehmii kernels yield a substantial quantity of oil with physicochemical quality. The present study aims to valorize a meal which is a by-product of A. boehmii kernel oil extraction,...

The most cultivated varieties of almond in eastern Morocco: (Beldi (B), a local ecotype, Marcona (M) from Spain, Ferragnes-Ferraduel (F-F) and Fournat de Breznaud (FNB) from France), were studied during three consecutive crop years in order to evaluate variations in kernel oil yield, Fatty acid (FA) profile and physicochemical properties. For this...

This study aimed to compare the organoleptic and nutritional quality of four sheep meats produced in Morocco. This comparison was carried out by analyzing the proximate composition, amino acid profile, and mineral content of meat. The majority of the evaluated parameters were influenced by genetic and geographical factors (p < 0.05). The longissimu...

Jacques Nkengurutse). Abstract Anisophyllea boehmii (Umushindwi) Engler is a wild and indigenous species in Burundi with high socioeconomic and nutritional interest. Its fruit is commercialized in local markets. The edible part of the fruit is the mesocarp tightly joined to the exocarp but kernel consumption is not a widespread practice. Recent stu...

Anisophyllea boehmii is an indigenous and wild species in Burundi. Its fruits are edible and commercialized in local markets. This study investigates chemical quality, composition and toxicity test of A. boehmii kernel oil from two sites in eastern Burundi. Results of the present study reveal A. boehmii kernels to be an oil-rich source, yielding up...

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the quality and chemical composition of virgin olive oils of Greek (Koroneiki) and Spanish (Arbequina and Arbosana) varieties grown in north-eastern Morocco under irrigated super-high-density planting system, via the study of their minor compounds, fatty acid and triacylglycerol compositions, and oxidative stabi...

This study aims to evaluate the variations in the quality and composition of extra virgin olive oils of Spanish (Arbequina, Arbosana) and Greek (Koroneiki) varieties produced over two crop seasons in the Oriental region of Morocco, taking into consideration the influence of climatic conditions. To this end, serval parameters were evaluated, such as...

BACKGROUND: The Béni Guil sheep is the main ovine breed that dominates livestock farming in the semi-arid region of eastern Morocco. No previous data is available on the quality of Béni Guil PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) lamb meat raised on the natural pasture of this area. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to provide the physicochemical and nut...

The purpose of this study is to complete our work on the characterization of four safflower varieties produced in the oriental region of Morocco by determining the composition of their meals. This characterization was carried out by analyzing proteins, amino acids, fibers, carbohydrates and mineral elements. The results show that the protein conten...

This work aims to initiate a study on the quality of olive oil produced at the area of Beni Tajjit located in the south-west of eastern Morocco. Twenty olive cultivars were the subject of this study and some of their oil physicochemical characteristics were determined. The hierarchical analysis, taking into account the values of six physicochemical...

The purpose of this study is the evaluation of flavor profiles of monovarietal virgin olive oils (VOO) produced in the Oriental region of Morocco via the characterization of volatile compounds, using SPME-GC/MS technique, and the determination of total phenolic content (colorimetric method). The study concerns oils of three European olive cultivars...

The sheep ”Beni Guil” is one of the main breed ovine that dominates livestock farming in arid area of eastern Morocco. This sheep’s meat is an important protein source for population in this geographical zone, and it is very appreciate by consumer .This reputation based on informal hedonic tests and currently, there is no data about nutritional and...

The sheep ”Beni Guil” is one of the main breed ovine that dominates livestock farming in arid area of eastern Morocco. This sheep’s meat is an important protein source for population in this geographical zone, and it is very appreciate by consumer .This reputation based on informal hedonic tests and currently, there is no data about nutritional and...

Sheep meat of the Beni Guil breed is a famous meat in eastern Morocco. This sheep breed was integrated into the national program of agricultural development due to the nutritional and sensory properties of its meat widely consumed in eastern Morocco However, this good reputation is still only limited to the assessments of tasting panels. Thus, the...

The aim of this study was to characterize monovarietal virgin olive oils (VOOs) of new high-density planting system of three European cultivars (Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki), recently introduced in eastern Morocco. VOOs' characterization has been carried out by analyzing several parameters, such as quality indexes, fatty acid contents, minor...

Our planet is facing a galloping demography and the satisfaction of the needs is continually increasing. Scientists call for the continuation of botanical exploration with a particular focus on the potential of socio-economic development of the biodiversity. This study is the first to focus on chemical composition of amashindwi (Anisophyllea boehmi...

Abstract. This study focuses on characterization of almond kernel oils extracted mechanically from five sweet almond varieties: ‘Marcona’, ‘Fournat’, ‘Ferragnes’, ‘Ferraduel’ and ‘Beldi’), cultivated in eastern Morocco. Oil content, physicochemical parameters, triacylglycerol and fatty acid compositions were determined. Analyzed oils showed low aci...

Œufs, Ovoproduits, Qualité, Programmes préalables, Manuel HACCP, CCP

Resumen Al igual que ocurre en otros países de la cuenca del Mediterráneo, el sector del aceite de oliva constituye uno de los pilares estratégicos de la economía marroquí por su importancia socioeconómica para este país. En el presente trabajo de investigación se evalúa la estabilidad oxidativa de aceites de oliva obtenidos a partir de la mezcla d...

The aim of this study is to characterize monovarietal virgin olive oils (VOOs) of three European cultivars (Arbequina, Arbosana and Koroneiki), grown under high-density plantation system in eastern Morocco, by comparison of their phytosterols profiles. First, physicochemical properties of these monovarietal VOOs as well as their contents of pigment...

Like elsewhere in the Mediterranean, the olive oil sector is one of the strategic branches of the Moroccan economy owing to its social and economic significance. This research entailed evaluation of the oxidative stability of olive oils made up of a blend of ‘Arbequina’ olive oil with ‘Arbosana’ and ‘Koroneiki’ monovarietal oils known for their hig...

Résumé : Comme dans d’autres pays du bassin Méditerranéen, le secteur des huiles d’olive est l’une des branches stratégiques de l’économie marocaine en raison de ses dimensions sociales et économiques dans le pays. Ce travail de recherche-développement porte sur l’évaluation de la stabilité à l’oxydation d’huiles d’olive formulées par assemblage d’...

The quality of the oil of four safflower varieties, originating from Spain (Rancho), India (Sharda) and Morocco (Cartamar and Cartafri), which were cultivated at the experimental station in Oujda (a semi-arid region of eastern Morocco) was evaluated through analysis of their phenolic and carotenoid contents. The composition of the phenolic compound...

d'Etude des Lipides (JIEL 2013) : 5 -7 décembre 2013 Casablanca, Maroc Effet du stress hydrique sur la composition biochimique des huiles de quatre variétés de carthame (Carthamus tinctorius) produites dans la région orientale du Maroc. L'huile de carthame est produite sur une échelle relativement réduite dans certaines régions d'Afrique du Nord et...

In this study, four safflower varieties, originating from Spain (Rancho), India (Sharda) and Morocco (Cartamar and Cartafri) cultivated at the experimental station of OUJDA (semi-arid region of Eastern Morocco) were evaluated for their oil yield and seed oil quality. The analysis of results revealed significant differences among varieties for all t...

In this study, four safflower varieties, originating from Spain (Rancho), India (Sharda) and Morocco (Cartamar and Cartafri) cultivated at the experimental station of OUJDA (semi-arid region of Eastern Morocco) were evaluated for their oil yield and seed oil quality. The analysis of results revealed significant differences among varieties for all t...