Characterization of Astrocaryum macrocalyx Kernel fat

Authors

  • G. Lognay UER de Chimie Genérale et Organique. Faculté Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux
  • A. Desmedt Laboratoire de Chimie Moléculaire et Structurale. Facultes Universitaires Notre Dame de la Paix
  • K. Mejia Instituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonia Peruana (IIAP). Dirección de Recursos Fitogenéticos, Iquitos
  • E. Trevejo Universidad Nacional de la Amazonia Peruana, Iquitos
  • M. Marlier UER de Chimie Genérale et Organique. Faculté Universitaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Gembloux

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/gya.1995.v46.i4-5.944

Keywords:

Astrocaryum macrocalyx, Glyceride, "Huicungo" oil (characterization, Sterol

Abstract


In the present work we investigated the glyceride and sterol compositions of Astrocaryum macrocalyx ("huicungo") kernel fat. This species is native from the Peruvian Amazonia (Iquitos). Gas chromatographic analysis of the fatty acids revealed 8 components, among which lauric (54.5%) and myristic (21.9%) acids predominate. The sterol profile is classic; β-sitosterol and campesterol are the main constituents (74.3 and 12.0% respectively) while the Δ7-sterols were detected in minute amounts. X-ray diffraction measurements showed that Astrocaryum macrocalyx kernel fat is stabilized in the β1'-2 polymorphic form at ambiant temperature.

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Published

1995-10-30

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Lognay G, Desmedt A, Mejia K, Trevejo E, Marlier M. Characterization of Astrocaryum macrocalyx Kernel fat. Grasas aceites [Internet]. 1995Oct.30 [cited 2024Mar.29];46(4-5):308-10. Available from: https://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/944

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