M.P.Kusuma
The present study suggests that microwave assisted extraction treatments increased the concentration of linseed oil when subjected to a frequency of 2450MHZ for a duration of 5min and 10min. The concentration of unsaturated fatty acids like linoleic acid , α -methyl linolenate and 13-Tetradece11-yn-1-ol was marginally increased when subjected to microwave treatment of 5min compared to conventional extraction methods. With increase in the microwave assisted time of 10min, the concentration of unsaturated fattyacids decreased with accumulation of oxidized products. Results indicate that concentration of fatty acids extracted from linseed oil can be improved by microwave assisted treatments. Effect of linseed oil on blood clotting behavior was also studied and it was observed that there was prolongation of clotting time.
