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Gas Chromatography analysis of different oils.
| % Fatty acid in Total fatty acids | Sunflower | Peanut | Evening Primrose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic(C16:0) | 7.0±0.6 | 15.5±0.9 | 6.90±0.6 |
| Stearic acid(18:0) | 0.2±0.8 | 2.8±0.6 | 1.36±0.3 |
| Oleic acid(C18:1) | 33.0±1.1 | 45.5±1.3 | 5.54±0.8 |
| Linoleic(C18:2) | 59.0±1.4 | 36.0±0.6 | *82.70±0.4 |
| GLA(C18:3) | - | - | 3.40±0.3 |
| % Total unsaturation | 92.0 | 81.5 | 91.64 |
Linoleic acid as major fatty acid in primrose oil; (-) Undetected.
