Meadowfoam seed oil
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Meadowfoam seed oil is a seed oil, extracted from the seeds of Limnanthes species (the meadowfoams). The seeds contain 20–30% oil. Meadowfoam seed oil is extraordinarily stable, primarily because it contains over 98% long chain fatty acids.{{cite web|url=https://www.elementis-specialties.com/esweb/webproducts.nsf/allbydocid/0DAB183B61A2D4698525776F004DDAE9/$FILE/TDS-FANCOR%C2%AE%20Meadowfoam%20Seed%20Oil.pdf|title=Fancor Meadowfoam Seed Oil}} Meadowfoam oil is most similar to rapeseed oil, with which it competes directly for the high-volume industrial oilseed applications.{{cite web|url=http://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/grains-oilseeds/meadowfoam/|title=Meadowfoam}} Meadowfoam oil is widely used in cosmetic and hair-care applications due to its stability, emolliency and smooth, soft skin feel.{{cite web|url=https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/limnanthes-alba-seed-oil|title=Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil}} The oil in its unpurified form is not suitable for human consumption, primarily because of the high erucic acid content.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
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! Composition range | |
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| Eicos-5-enoic acid {{clarify|date=August 2024}} | align="center" | 58–64% |
| Docos-5-enoic acid {{clarify|date=August 2024}} | align="center" | 3–6% |
| Erucic acid | align="center" | 10–14% |
| Docosa-5,13-dienoic acid {{clarify|date=August 2024}} | align="center" | 15–21% |