Seed and seed oil of Pistacia Terebinthus and P. Lentiscus

Abstract

Seeds of Pistacia Terebinthus L. and P. Lentiscus L. were collected from Greek Islands and their composition was determined. Seed oil was taken through various processes and the determination of its physical constants and chemical characteristics was carried out. The maximum and minimum of all the values obtained as well as mean values are given. From iodine and thiocyanogen values the glyceride composition of Pistacia oil was also calculated. Average values are also tabulated. © 1964 The American Oil Chemists' Society.