Fatty Acid

Egyptian Seeds (%)

Libyan Seeds (%)

Myristic Acid (C14:0)

2.19

5.24

Palmitic Acid (C16:0)

18.15

12.70

Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1)

2.00

13.39

Stearic Acid (C18:0)

4.09

15.97

Oleic Acid (C18:1)

33.31

16.50

Linoleic Acid (C18:2)

38.17

17.50

Linolenic Acid (C18:3)

2.09

18.70

US:S Ratio

3:1

2:1