A Goldson

Fat Profile of Jamaican Ackees, Oleic Acid Content and Possible Health Implications

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.052

Pages:

9–12

Synopsis:

Ackee arilli oils were subjected to iodine value determinations and GC-MS analysis. Consistent with the iodine value, ackees analysed contained primarily oleic acid, palmitic and stearic acids with minor amounts of linoleic acid. Ackee diets may provide some health benefits.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To re-investigate the composition of ackee oil and unequivocally determine its principal fatty acid components.

Received:

26 Feb, 2013

Revised:

20 Jun, 2013

Accepted:

30 Jul, 2013

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