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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A semidrying oil expressed from kernels of the Egyptian tree, ''Balanites aegyptiaca''. Balanos oil contains [ | + | A semidrying oil expressed from kernels of the Egyptian tree, ''Balanites aegyptiaca''. Balanos oil contains [[linoleic acid]] (37-44%), [[oleic acid]] (23-34%), [[palmitic acid]] (12-17%) and [[stearic acid]] (8-12%) (Serpico and White 2000). It is used in perfumes, cosmetics and cooking. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:06, 8 January 2014
Description
A semidrying oil expressed from kernels of the Egyptian tree, Balanites aegyptiaca. Balanos oil contains Linoleic acid (37-44%), Oleic acid (23-34%), Palmitic acid (12-17%) and Stearic acid (8-12%) (Serpico and White 2000). It is used in perfumes, cosmetics and cooking.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Balanites aegyptiac; aceite de balanos (Esp.)
Additional Information
M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax" in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 390-429.
Authority
- A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962
- Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technologies, Paul Nicholson, Ian Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000 Comment: M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax"