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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