Meadowfoam seed oil
Meadowfoam seed oil is a seed oil, extracted from the seeds of Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam). The seeds contain 20-30% oil. Meadowfoam seed oil is extraordinarily stable, primarily because it contains over 98% long chain fatty acids.[1]. Meadowfoam oil is most similar to rapeseed oil, with which it competes directly for the high-volume industrial oilseed applications.[2] Meadowfoam oil is widely used in cosmetic and hair-care applications due to its stability, emolliency and smooth, soft skin feel[3]. The oil in its unpurified form is not suitable for human consumption, primarily because of its erucic acid content.
| Name | Composition range |
|---|---|
| Eicos-5-enoic acid | 58-64% |
| Docos-5-enoic acid | 3-6% |
| Docos-13-enoic acid (Erucic acid) | 10-14% |
| Docosa-5,13-dienoic acid | 15-21% |
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