Composition, nutritional value, and uses of Ricinodendron heudelotii, Vitex doniana, and Cleome gynandra seed oil, three indigenous oil species sources of omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids: A review
Abstract:Ricinodendron heudelotii, Vitex doniana, and Cleome gynandra are three indigenous species of Benin/West Africa. This review focuses on the physicochemical characteristics of their seeds and the nutritional and functional properties of their oils. In this systematic review, scientific articles and reports were used to collect information. The minima, maxima, and mean values were considered and converted into a dry basis and/or the same units by using the international system of units when needed to allow compar… Show more
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