Characterization of Astrocaryum macrocalyx Kernel fat

In the present work we investigated the glyceride and sterol compositions of Astrocaryum macrocalyx ("huicungo") kernel fat. This species is native from the Peruvian Amazonia (Iquitos). Gas chromatographic analysis of the fatty acids revealed 8 components, among which lauric (54.5%) and my...

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Main Authors: G. Lognay, A. Desmedt, K. Mejia, E. Trevejo, M. Marlier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 1995-10-01
Series:Grasas y Aceites
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Online Access:http://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/944