Abstract:
Fatty acids in seeds of
Hibiscus manihot L. and stability of the oil were determined. POVs of the seed oil with added antioxidants were compared using the Schaal accelerated oven method. The results showed that the seeds contained 17.74% lipids, of which 74.13% were 6 unsaturated fat acids. Among the unsaturated fat acids, linoleic acid constituted 46.38%, and oleic acid 26.67%. TBHQ improvedthe oxidative stability of the seed oil. An addition of 0.02% of the antioxidant could extend 12 months on the predicted shelf life for the oil. By an addition of 0.015% TBHQ with 0.01% phytic acid or 0.015% TBHQ with 0.01% citric acid, the synergetic effect could further enhance the stability to over 18 months.