Artichoke oil is extracted from the seeds of the Cynara cardunculus (cardoon). It is similar in composition to safflower and sunflower oil. The fatty acid composition of artichoke oil is:
Fatty acid Percentage Linoleic 60% Oleic 25% Palmitic 12% Stearic 3%
Artichoke oil is one possible source of biodiesel feedstock.
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