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Palm Oil , palm oil From outer fibrous pulp of the fruit of the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis. Coloured red because of very high content of α‐carotene (30 mg per… Castor Oil , Description
Castor oil is a natural plant oil obtained from the seed of the castor plant. The castor seed, or bean, is the source of numerous economi… tung oil , tung oil See ALEURITES. Jojoba Oil , Description
Jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the crushed bean of the jojoba shrub (Simmondsia chinenis ). The jojoba… Drying Oil , drying oil Any highly unsaturated oil that absorbs oxygen and, when in thin films, polymerizes to form a skin. Linseed and tung oil are examples of d… Olive Oil , Background
The olive and the tree on which it grows have been revered since ancient times. Archaeological digs have unearthed evidence that olive tre…
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linseed cake