Extraction of Plant Oils. Triglycerides and Their Associated Compounds

4 Extraction of Plant Oils, Triglycerides and Their Associated Compounds 

The triglycerides found in plants are mainly contained within the seeds and must be obtained from within them. Unformnately, it is often not simply a case of crushing the seeds and 

Source Palmitic Stearic Oleic Linoleic Linden ic Ref. 

As a result of this natural variation, it has become very important to choose a plant oil carefully for the specific application in mind. Saturated fatty acids and triglycerides will perform well in some applications whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids allow for more chemistry and functionalization to take place, allowing for greater adaptability (see sections 6.5 and 6.6). 

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