The effect of bentonite utilization on the physicochemical characterization of eel (Anguilla bicolor bicolor) oil by wet rendering

Abstract Eel fish is a fishery commodity that has important economic worth in an international trade market. ( Anguilla bicolor ) protein, carbohydrate, and fatty acid. The acid composition eel makes it potential source of oil for health supplement applications. extraction method the purification process determine quality produced. Wet rendering, or wet considered to be most commonly used separation process. However, this must subjected additional treatment, namely produce oil. This study aims effect addition bentonite on physicochemical profile eel. extracted from all body parts except waste like intestines. crude thus obtained then further processed with refining obtain pure results showed respectively: number 1.47±0.02 mg KOH/g fat, iodine 105.51 ± 0.62 Wijs, saponification 226.12±3.86 peroxide value 11.86±0.0221 mEq O2/kg. There change after using bentonite. conclusion, was utilization rendering may increase