Table 2.
Fatty acid composition of the ALA-rich oil, the olive oil and the butter
| Total FA composition | ALA-rich oil (mol %) | Olive oil (mol %) | Butter (mol %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA 4:0 to 12:0 | 0 | 0 | 22.9 |
| 14:00 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 |
| 16:00 | 4.7 | 12.1 | 28.7 |
| 18:00 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 10.4 |
| 18:01 | 38.5 | 69.1 | 19.7 |
| 18:02 | 19.5 | 13.9 | 1.7 |
| 18:3 | 35.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
The 18:2 n-6/18:3 n-3 ratios were 0.5, 6.6 and 2.8 for the ALA-rich oil and olive oil and butter fat, respectively.