Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a grain plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The sunflower plant is believed to be originated in North America and has been domesticated since 3000 B.C. North...
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Linolenic acid is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). These are essential fatty acids that belong to the omega-3 group of PUFAs. It is also referred to as PUFA 18:3. Vegetable oils and...
Soybean (Glycine max) is a legume species belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is also known as “Soja bean.” Soybean is a major crop cultivated for oil extraction. Soybean and soybean...
Olive (Olea europaea) is a drupe fruit (having a single seed inside the flesh) that belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region of Asia, Europe, and Africa. (1) It is a...
Oleic acid (OA) is omega- 9 monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) or MUFA 18:1, found naturally in animal and vegetable oils and fats. The oil is colorless and odorless, but commercial samples may be...
Fatty acids are a long chain of carbon, having a methyl group at one end and a carboxyl group at the other. These fatty acids are essential for boosting metabolism and gene regulation. The fatty...