FENUGREEK OIL
The unsaponifiable matter contains
non-hormonal lactation stimulation factor.
Trigonella foenum-graecum
SPECIFICATION
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Taste
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Bitter
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Odor Strong
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Coffee/ Maple syrup.
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Specific gravity @25 C
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0.910 - 0.9142
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Acid value
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1.0 - 2.0
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Saponification value
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178.0 - 183.0
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Iodine value
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115.0 - 116.2
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Thiocyanogen value
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77.2 - 77.7
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Unsaponifiable matter
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3.9% - 4.0%
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Essential Oil
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0.02%
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Fatty Acid Profile
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(wt % of total fatty acids)
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Palmitic
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9.6 %
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Stearic
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4.9 %
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Oleic
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35.1 %
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Linoleic
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33.7 %
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Linolenic
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13.8 %
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Source
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Mature Seeds
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Contents
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Fenugreek Fixed oil, and Essential Oil
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Manufacturing method
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Combined Solvent and Steam Extraction
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Uses Dietary Supplement (Omega fatty acids, antioxidants)
Flavoring (Maple syrup, Coffee flavors)
Skin Creams (Rich in Omega Fatty acids)
Product manufactured in India
US Patent 5657581 & others pending.
Packaged 2 x 10 kg per carton in PVC containers.
Shelf life 12 months if unopened
Bibliography-
Tadors et al, Nature (Lond), 1949, 164:1057
Chem Abstracts, 1954, 48: 2325
Chem Abstracts, 1958, 52: 14198