Optimization of process parameters in preparation of tocotrienol-rich red palm oil-based nanoemulsion stabilized by Tween80-Span 80 using response surface methodology

• Main Authors: Chong, Wai Ting, Tan, Chin Ping, Cheah, Yoke Kqueen, Lajis, Ahmad Firdaus, Mat Dian, Noor Lida Habi, Kanagaratnam, Sivaruby, Lai, Oi Ming
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75164/1/Optimization%20of%20process%20parameters%20in%20preparation%20of%20tocotrienol.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75164/; https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0202771
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Red palm oil (RPO) is a natural source of Vitamin E (70–80% tocotrienol). It is a potent natural antioxidant that can be used in skin-care products. Its antioxidant property protects skin from inflammation and aging. In our work, a tocotrienol-rich RPO-based nanoemulsion formulation was optimized us...