title: Physico-chemical characteristics of the Barinas nut (Caryodendron orinocense Karst. Euphorbiaceae) crude oil.
abstract: A proximate analysis of the seed of the C. orinocense K. (Euphorbiaceae) has demonstrated that these are a good source of edible oil. The crude oil was analyzed to determine its physical and chemical characteristics and the lipid composition, using the AOAC methods and gas liquid chromatography. The results showed that the oil meets Venezuelan standards for edible vegetable oils, with the exception of moisture content and the acid index. It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (75.13% lineoleic acid), having a polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acid ratio of 6.50, and therefore could be used for human consumption.
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas.
authors.forename: M de J
authors.initials: Mde J
authors.lastname: Alfaro
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: de Padilla
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D005227:Fatty Acids / Q000032:analysis; D009754:Nuts / Q000737:chemistry*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D005227:Fatty Acids; D010938:Plant Oils