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Physicochemical properties of oil extracted from camelina (<i>Camelina sativa</i>) seeds as a new source of vegetable oil in different regions of Iran

Piravi-vanak, Zahra, Azadmard-Damirchi, Sodeif, Kahrizi, Danial, Mooraki, Nargess, Ercisli, Sezai, Savage, Geoffrey P., Ahmadvandi, Hossein Rostami, Martinez, Fleming

Abstract

Camelina oil, as an alternative to linseed oil, is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids with higher oxidative stability and valuable nutritional properties. Although Iran is a suitable location for the cultivation of the Camelina sativa plant, it is not well known. Therefore, in this study, the physicochemical properties of camelina oil obtained from the Soheil cultivars grown in different regions of Iran (Ilam, Kermanshah, Fars, and Hamedan) were determined to be used as an edible oil source. Results showed that regions had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on the physicochemical properties of the extracted oils. Linolenic acid was the predominant fatty acid (30-33%) followed by linoleic and oleic acids. Among the tocopherols, ctocopherol was predominant. In sterol composition, beta-sitosterol and campesterol were the predominant compounds. Oxidative stability and quality parameters of camelina oil were in the ranges of acceptable values for cold-pressed oils. In conclusion, this plant can be cultivated in the different regions of Iran to extract oil to be used as salad and cooking oils and also in food product formulations. (C) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Camelina oil Growing region Minor component Nutrition Vegetable oil OXIDATIVE STABILITY

WoS Categories

Chemistry, Physical Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
Year: 2022
Volume: 345
ISSN: 0167-7322
eISSN: 1873-3166
DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117043
WoS UID: WOS:000754619100010

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