Artichoke oil is extracted from the seeds of the Cynara cardunculus (cardoon). It is similar in composition to safflower and sunflower oil. The fatty acid composition of artichoke oil is:
| Fatty acid | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Linoleic | 60% |
| Oleic | 25% |
| Palmitic | 12% |
| Stearic | 3% |
Recently, artichoke oil has attracted some attention as a possible source of biodiesel.
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