Properties and Uses
| Fatty acid | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Oleic | 42.8% |
| Linoleic | 36.8% |
| Palmitic | 12.0% |
| Stearic | 6.0% |
| Linolenic | <0.5% |
Argan oil has a relative density at 20°C ranging from 0.906 to 0.919.
Argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E), phenols, carotenes, squalene, and fatty acids, (80% unsaturated fatty acids) The main natural phenols in argan oil are caffeic acid, oleuropein, vanillic acid, tyrosol, catechol, resorcinol, (-)-epicatechin and (+)-catechin.
Depending on the extraction method, argan oil may be more resistant to oxidation than olive oil.
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