multi-functional amaranth seed oil expeller plant

   
multi-functional amaranth seed oil expeller plant
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • multi-functional amaranth seed oil expeller plant
  • What are the benefits of amaranth oil?
  • Amaranth oils have been shown to possess multiple advantages, such as superior antioxidant, nutraceutical, antiaging, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, and emollient properties. Most plant oils are obtained by mechanical pressing or by chemical extraction with organic solvents.
  • Does amaranth seed oil have antimicrobial properties?
  • In comparison to the fluid extract, the alcoholic extract of amaranth had more antibacterial potential. [ 54] Additionally, the extracts demonstrated antimicrobial properties with MICs between 0.675 and 10mg/mL. De Vita and colleagues looked at a novel use of amaranth seed oil as a weapon against Candida albicans.
  • What lipids are in amaranth seeds?
  • In addition, amaranth seeds contain approximately 5.7%¨C9% oil, showing a high degree of unsaturation. This oil contains 25% oleic acid, 50% linoleic acid, and 1% linolenic acid. Other reported lipid fractions are phospholipids, glycolipids, sterols, and squalene.
  • Does Amaranth oil contain squalene?
  • Amaranth oil is well-known for its high content of ¦Ø-fatty acids, especially linoleic and oleic acids, phytosterols, and tocopherols ( Korac & Khambholja, 2011 ), and squalene. Squalene can be found in various plant sources such as olive oil, peanut oil, grape seed oil, and soybean oil, but amaranth oil has the highest content.