Fatty acid production from avocado seed by activating Lipase Enzyme in the seed

Abstract

Abstract During this time avocado seeds are not utilized optimally because they are considered as waste. The amount of avocado seeds from day to day is increasing, along with the increasing production of avocados. This avocado seed has many benefits including having oil and lipase enzymes that can be used to produce fatty acids. This study aims to produce fatty acids directly from avocado seeds by activating the lipase enzyme found in the seeds of the avocado. This research is carried out by destroying the avocado seeds using a blender, then adding water with variations between 0% - 40% to the mass of avocado seeds. This reaction is carried out at temperatures of 30 °C and 35 °C and is carried out by stirring and without stirring. Analysis of acid levels is carried out from 0 hours to 48 hours. From the research conducted, the highest fatty acid content is 11.67%. This result is obtained after 12 hours of reaction at temperatures of 35 °C with the addition of water by 40% and is carried out by stirring.