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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 == | ||
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''Balanites aegyptiac''; aceite de balanos (Esp.) | ''Balanites aegyptiac''; aceite de balanos (Esp.) | ||
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| − | 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. | + | * 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. |
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* A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962 | * A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries'', Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962 | ||
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 1 May 2022
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.)
Resources and Citations
- 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.
- A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962