Chemical Composition of Fixed Oil of Olea europaea Drupes from Iraq

摘要

The present study was aimed to describe the fatty acid composition, stability and nutritional characteristics of fixed oil of Olea europaea drupes from Iraq, locally known as Zaytoon. The oil is commonly known as olive oil and is used throughout the world and is believed to have an important role in human health and nutrition. It is considered as one among newer source of edible oil. The oil is classified as generally regarded as safe (GRAS). The fact that there are few reports of analysis of olive oil from Iraq in comparison to other parts of the world also lured us to examine chemically.