Carob pod oil (Algaroba oil) is an edible oil pressed from carob beans, used medicinally. [1]
The fatty acid composition of carob pod oil is: [2]
| Fatty acid | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Palmitic | 14.2% |
| Stearic | 3.0% |
| Oleic | 38.5% |
| Linoleic | 43.6% |
Carob pod oil (Algaroba oil) is an edible oil pressed from carob beans, used medicinally. [1]
The fatty acid composition of carob pod oil is: [2]
| Fatty acid | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Palmitic | 14.2% |
| Stearic | 3.0% |
| Oleic | 38.5% |
| Linoleic | 43.6% |
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