Extraction, characterization and utilization of artichoke-seed oil
Abstract
Oil was obtained from artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) seeds in percentage yield of 20.5 ± 1.0. Physicochemical characterization showed it to be an unsaturated semi-drying oil, with a high saponification value and acidic. It thus would require purification before use as edible oil. The fatty acid composition showed a high content of polyunsaturated acids. The oil might be used for making soap, hair shampoo, alkyd resin and shoe polish.
- Publication:
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Bioresource Technology
- Pub Date:
- 1996
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0960-8524(96)00075-2
- Bibcode:
- 1996BiTec..57..301M
- Keywords:
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- Artichoke-seed oil;
- Cynara scolymus;
- characterization;
- utilization