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Physicochemical properties of flaxseed oils before and after enrichment.
| Oil properties | Flaxseed oil | Enriched flaxseed oil |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture content (wt.%) | 0.067 ± 0.01 | 0.053 ± 0.01 |
| Acid Value (AV, mg KOH/g) | 0.90 ± 0.10 | 0.96 ± 0.10 |
| Free Fatty Acid (FFA, mg KOH/g) | 0.45 ± 0.05 | 0.48 ± 0.05 |
| Peroxide Value (PV, meq O2/kg) | 1.41 ± 0.20 | 1.58 ± 0.18 |
| Iodine Value (IV, g I2/100 g oil) | 184 ± 9.00 | 192 ± 10.00 |
