SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Химические свойства

Pale-yellow, semidrying oil; mild taste; pleasant odor. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and carbon disulfide. Combustible.

Использование

sunflower seed oil is expressed from sunflower seeds.

Методы производства

Sunflower oil is obtained from the fruits and seeds (achenes) of the sunflower, Helianthus annus (Compositae), by mechanical means or by extraction.

Общее описание

Sunflower seed oil from Helianthus annuus contains saturated fatty acids (palmitic and stearic acids), monounsaturated fatty acid (oleic acid), and polyunsaturated acid (mostly linoleic acid). In addition, this edible oil also contains nonglyceridic contents including tocopherols and plant sterols, and is rich in vitamins and minerals.

Фармацевтические приложения

Sunflower oil is widely used as an edible oil, primarily in oleomargarine. It is also used extensively in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations.
Therapeutically, sunflower oil is used to provide energy and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition. Studies have shown that sunflower oil may be used in intramuscular injections without inducing tissue damage.

Безопасность

Sunflower oil is widely used in food products and on its own as an edible oil. It is also used extensively in cosmetics and topical pharmaceutical formulations, and is generally regarded as a relatively nontoxic and nonirritant material.

хранилище

Sunflower oil should be stored in an airtight, well-filled container, protected from light. Stability may be improved by the addition of an antioxidant such as butylated hydroxytoluene.

Несовместимости

The oxidative stability of sunflower oil is reduced in the presence of iron oxides and zinc oxide.
Sunflower oil forms a ‘skin’ after being exposed to air for 2–3 weeks.

Регуляторный статус

GRAS listed. Included in nonparenteral medicines licensed in the UK.