This encyclopedia scientifically describes 121 vegetable oils and fats. In addition to conventional oils, the book also covers lesser-known oils such as Amaranth, Chia, prickly pear, and quinoa. Author pays particular attention to root plants, extraction, and the ingredients included in information nutritionally relevant to fatty acid patterns. Applications in pharmacology, medicine, cosmetics and technology, as well as possible adverse effects, are discussed. The thoroughly researched reference book includes detailed descriptions along with the latest research results and methods.

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Ajowan Oil
Algae Oil
Almond Oil
Amaranth Oil
Andiroba Oil
Apple Seed Oil
Apricot Oil
Argan Oil
Artichoke Seed Oil
Avocado Oil
Babassu Oil
Balanos Oil
Baobab Oil
Basil Oil
Beechnut Oil
Ben Oil
Blackberry Seed Oil
Black Cumin Seed Oil
Blackcurrant/Redcurrant Seed Oil
Borage Seed Oil
Borneo Tallow Nut Oil
Brazil Nut Oil
Cactus Pear Seed Oil
Capsicum Seed Oil
Caraway Seed Oil
Carnauba Wax
Carrot Oil
Cashew Oil
Castor Oil
Catappa L. Oil
Cedar Oil
Charlocl Mustard Oil
Chaukmoogra Oil
Cherry Kernel Oil
Chia Oil
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil
Coffee Seed Oil
Cohune Oil
Coriander Seed Oil
Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Crambe Oil
Croton Oil
Cupuacu Butter
Esparto Wax
Evening Primrose Oil
False Flax Oil
Fennel Oil
Gevuina Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Hazelnut Oil
Hempseed Oil
Illipe Butter
Indian Butter
Japan Tallow
Jatropha Seed Oil
Jojoba Oil
Kapok Seed Oil
Kiwi Seed Oil
Kokum Butter
Kukui Oil
Kusum Oil
Lallemantia Oil
Laurel Oil
Linseed Oil
Macadamia Oil
Madia Seed Oil
Mango Seed Oil
Marigold Seed Oil
Marula Oil
Mustard Seed Oil
Myrica Wax
Neem Oil
Niger Seed Oil
Oil of Nutmeg
Oilseed Radish Oil
Olive Oil
Oiticica Oil
Ootanga Oil
Palm Kernel Oil/Palm Oil
Papaya Oil
Parsley Seed Oil
Passion Fruit Seed Oil
Peach Kernel Oil
Peanut Oil/African Peanut Oil
Pear Seed Oil
Pecan Oil
Pepper Oil
Pequi Oil
Perilla Oil
Pine Kernel Oil
Pistachio Oil
Plum Kernel Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Poppyseed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Quinoa Oil
Rapeseed Oil
Rice Bran Oil
Rose Hip Oil
Sacha Inchi Oil
Safflower Oil
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sesame Oil/Sesame Oil from Roasted Seeds
Shea Butter
Sour Cherry Oil
Soya Bean Oil
Stillingia Tallow/Stillingia Oil
St. John's Wort Oil
Sunflower Oil
Tamanu Oil
Taramira Seed Oil
Tea Seed Oil
Tiger Nut Oil
Tobacco Seed Oil
Tomato Seed Oil
Tung Oil.-Walnut Oil
Wheat-Germ Oil
White Lupin Seed Oil.</p>