It is 98% composed of fatty acid triesters. The remainder contains among others sterols (β-sitosterol) and tocopherol (vitamin E).
The fatty acid composition of sunflower oil used for human consumption is as follows (in percentage by mass):
- Linoleic acid (C18: 2 ω-6 polyunsaturated): 67%
- Oleic acid (C18:1 ω-...
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