Table 2.
The fatty acids, phytosterols, and tocopherols composition of argan oil.
| Fatty acid (g/100 g) | Norm (28) | Tocopherol | Norm (28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myristic acid (C14:0) | ≤ 0.2 | α-Tocopherol (g/100 g) | 2.4–6.5 |
| Palmitic acid (C16:0) | 11.5–15 | β-Tocopherol (g/100 g) | 0.1–0.3 |
| Stearic acid (C18:0) | 4.3–7.2 | γ-Tocopherol (g/100 g) | 81–92 |
| Arachidic acid (C20:0) | ≤ 0.5 | δ-Tocopherol (g/100 g) | 6.2–12.8 |
| Behenic acid (C22:0) | ≤ 0.2 | Total tocopherol (mg/100 g) | 60–90 |
| Σ SFA | 15.8–23.1 | Phytosterol (g/100 g) | Norm |
| Palmitoleic acid (C16:1) | ≤ 0.2 | Cholesterol | ≤ 0.4% |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 43.0–49.1 | Campesterol | ≤ 0.4% |
| Eicosenoic acid (C20:1) | ≤ 0.5 | Δ-7-Avenasterol | 4.0–7.0 |
| Σ MUFA | 43–49.8 | Schotenol | 44.0–49.0 |
| Linoleic acid (C18:2) | 29.3–36.0 | Stigmasta-8-22-dièn-3β-ol | 3.2–5.7 |
| Linolenic acid (C18:3) | ≤ 0.3 | Spinasterol | 34.0–44.0 |
| Σ PUFA | 29–36.3 | Total sterol (mg/100 g) | ≤ 220 |
SFA, saturated fatty acids, MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acids, PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids.