Safflower seed oil is known as the king of linoleic acid.

Safflower seed oil, also known as safflower oil, is known as the king of linoleic acid. It is an oil made from safflower seeds. Safflower seed oil is yellow in color. The fatty acid composition of standard safflower seed oil is palmitic acid 5 to 9%, stearic acid 1 to 4.9%, oleic acid 11 to 15%, linoleic acid 69 to 79%, and iodine value 140 It is a dry oil.

Oleic acid type safflower seed oil is mainly composed of oleic acid, accounting for about 60%, linoleic acid 25%, and the iodine value is about 105. It is a semi-dry oil. The oil contains nutrients such as vitamin E, oryzanol, and sterols. It can be blended with other edible oils to form "healthy oil" and "nutritional oil". It is also the best raw material for making linoleic acid pills and other drugs. It is mainly used as raw material for paints in industry and can be added to dairy cow feed to increase the linoleic acid content of milk.

How to choose safflower seed oil

1. Look at the packaging: high-quality safflower seed oil usually comes in opaque bottles, which can effectively prevent light exposure and maintain the stability of the oil. .

2. Look at the color: The color of high-quality safflower seed oil should be dark red or orange-red. If the color is too light, it may have been over-processed or mixed with other low-quality oils.

3. Smell: High-quality safflower seed oil should have a light floral aroma. If you smell a pungent smell or other odor, it may be inferior oil or spoiled oil.

4. Check the label: When purchasing, be sure to check the production date, shelf life and whether there are relevant quality certification marks.

5. Compare prices: The price of high-quality safflower seed oil is usually relatively high. If the price is too low, you need to be wary of whether the quality is acceptable.

6. Choose well-known brands: The product quality of well-known brands is relatively guaranteed. Consumers can find out which brands of safflower seed oil have a better reputation through the Internet or by asking professionals.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Safflower Seed Oil