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Almond oil: A comprehensive review of chemical composition, extraction methods, preservation conditions, potential health benefits, and safety
- Source :
- Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safetyREFERENCES. 20(4)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Almond oil, a rich source of macronutrients and micronutrients, is extracted for food flavorings and the cosmetics industry. In recent years, the need for high-quality and high-quantity production of almond oil for human consumption has been increased. The present review examines the chemical composition of almond oil, storage conditions, and clinical evidence supporting the health benefits of almond oil. From the reviewed studies, it appears that almond oil contains a significant proportion of poly and monounsaturated fatty acids, with oleic acid as the main compound, and an important amount of tocopherol and phytosterol content. Some variations in almond oil composition can be found depending on the kernel's origin and the extraction system used. Some new technologies such as ultrasonic-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, subcritical fluid extraction, and salt-assisted aqueous extraction have emerged as the most promising extraction techniques that allow eco-friendly and effective recovery of almond oil. This safe oil was reported by several clinical studies to have potential roles in cardiovascular risk management, glucose homeostasis, oxidative stress reduction, neuroprotection, and many dermatologic and cosmetic applications. However, the anticarcinogenic and fertility benefits of almond oil have yet to be experimentally verified.
- Subjects :
- media_common.quotation_subject
Cosmetics
01 natural sciences
chemistry.chemical_compound
0404 agricultural biotechnology
Glucose homeostasis
Humans
Plant Oils
Tocopherol
Food science
Chemical composition
media_common
Phytosterol
010401 analytical chemistry
Extraction (chemistry)
Supercritical fluid extraction
food and beverages
Water
Chromatography, Supercritical Fluid
04 agricultural and veterinary sciences
040401 food science
0104 chemical sciences
Oleic acid
chemistry
Food Science
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15414337
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safetyREFERENCES
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....3a1c888303f2ad8aef5788e0ba5da85c