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''Balanites aegyptiac''; aceite de balanos (Esp.)
 
''Balanites aegyptiac''; aceite de balanos (Esp.)
  
== Additional Information ==
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==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.
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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.
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* 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
 
* ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technologies'', Paul Nicholson, Ian Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000  Comment: M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax"
 
  
  
  
 
[[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