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Morice Isobel M. 1962. Seed fats of the New Zealand Agavaceae. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 13: 666

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Seed fats of 5 species of Cordyline and 2 species of Phormium shown to be similar in fatty acid composition. Linoleic acid = 75-89%, oleic acid = 5-16%, palmitic acid = 3-11%, stearic acid = 1-3%. (Linoleic acid gives semi-drying properties to an oil and is an essential fatty acid in nutrition).

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Seed fats of the New Zealand Agavaceae
1962
Morice Isobel M.
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
13
666

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