Pine nut oil

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Not to be confused with Pine oil.
a coniferous tree in North Korea
Coniferous trees produce nuts that can be pressed for oil.

Pine nut oil, also called pine seed oil or cedar nut oil, is a

antioxidants
associated with medicinal uses.

Culinary uses

Pine nut oil has a relatively low smoke point, and is therefore not generally used during cooking. Rather, it is added to foods for "finishing", to add flavor.[1] Pine nut oil is also a useful bread preservative when a small amount is added to the dough.[1]

Triglyceride composition

One analysis of the triglyceride composition of Siberian pine nut oil showed the following composition:[2]

Fatty acid Percentage
Linoleic acid 49.0% ± 2.3
Oleic acid 23.8% ± 2.1
Pinolenic acid 17.1% ± 2.0
Palmitic acid 6.3% ± 2.2
Stearic acid 2.5% ± 0.1

See also

  • Phytochemicals

References

  1. ^ a b FAO (1995). "Chapter 8: Seeds, Fruits and Cones". Non-wood forest products from conifers.
  2. S2CID 35735168
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