erucic acid removing mustard oil production line in namibia

   
erucic acid removing mustard oil production line in namibia
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • erucic acid removing mustard oil production line in namibia
How much erucic acid is in mustard seed oil?

According to Thomas et al. ( 2012 ), in fact, erucic acid concentration in mustard seed oil could reach 26.5%¨C36.5% of total fatty acid content. The other mustard seed's fatty acid profile varies between species, including oleic acid (19.5%¨C22%), and linoleic acid (9%¨C15%) (Grygier, 2022 ).

Can erucic acid be determined directly from mustard seeds?

By using thermally assisted hydrolysis and methylation we were able to develop a method that can determine the content of erucic acid in mustard oils directly from the mustard seeds, thus avoiding time consuming pressing and off-line derivatization steps.

Can erucic acid be determined by thermally assisted hydrolysis end methylation?

A method for the determination of erucic acid with thermally assisted hydrolysis end methylation was established. Determination of fatty acid composition directly from mustard seeds without the need to produce an oil in a first step. Comparison of conventional fatty acid determination in oils and direct determination from seeds using THM.

Does erucic acid counterbalance -linolenic acid in mustard oil?

It has been controversially discussed that erucic acid may counterbalance the beneficial effects of ¦Á-linolenic acid in mustard oil ( Rastogi et al., 2004 ). This situation is particularly deplorable in view of the fact that cultivars with low erucic acid content are available on the (German) market.