Characteristics and chemical composition of the fixed oil of Achras zapota seeds

Abstract

The fixed oil from the seeds of Achras zapota (N. O. Sapotaceae) was extracted to the extent of 8.1% and studied for its physico-chemical properties and fatty acid composition. The oil contained palmitic acid (20.5%), stearic acid (12.0%), oleic acid (58.5%) and linoleic acid (3.9%) as the major fatty acids.