Alfaro M de J, de Padilla F C
Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas.
Arch Latinoam Nutr. 1994 Sep;44(3):172-5.
A proximate analysis of the seed of the C. orinocense K. (Euphorbiaceae) has demonstrated that these are a good source of edible oil. The crude oil was analyzed to determine its physical and chemical characteristics and the lipid composition, using the AOAC methods and gas liquid chromatography. The results showed that the oil meets Venezuelan standards for edible vegetable oils, with the exception of moisture content and the acid index. It is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (75.13% lineoleic acid), having a polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acid ratio of 6.50, and therefore could be used for human consumption.
对奥里诺科大戟（大戟科）种子进行的近似分析表明，这些种子是食用油的良好来源。采用美国官方分析化学家协会（AOAC）的方法和气相液相色谱法对原油进行分析，以确定其物理化学特性和脂质成分。结果表明，除水分含量和酸值外，该油符合委内瑞拉食用植物油标准。它富含多不饱和脂肪酸（亚油酸含量为75.13%），多不饱和脂肪酸与饱和脂肪酸的比例为6.50，因此可用于人类消费。
