Different cold-pressed extra virgin oils from fruits and nuts retailed in the Brazilian region of Minas Gerai, in particular, olive, pequi, palm, avocado, coconut, macadamia and Brazil nut oils, and grapeseed and canola seed oils, respectively, were comprehensively explored for the fatty acids composition, as well as the content of selected polyphenols, mineral elements and squalene.<br/>The broad quali- and quantitative chemical composition of the selected phytochemicals was pointed out, enhancing certain peculiar traits of oil rather than the others. Furthermore, significant levels of natural antioxidants marked some of the considered oils, which in turn, could be considered also with precious and healthy properties.<br/>The obtained data could be useful to deep the knowledge about the chemical composition of such food products and to provide scientific evidence for improving their quality and healthy value.

Different Brazilian cold-pressed oils: Chemical composition and healthy properties

255th National Meeting (2018)

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