Chemical and biochemical studies on rapeseed oil [Giza 1, locally produced]

Physical and chemical characteristics of stored rapeseed oil [Giza 1, locally produced] were compared with the fresh oil. The oil was free form long chain fatty acids [> 18]. Due to storage there was highly significant increase in acid value and some of C 18 was converted into shorter fatty acids

Chemical and biochemical studies on rapeseed oil, 2-hepato-renal function as influenced by feeding rapeseed oil

Rapeseed oil was incorporated into standard diets and fed to weanling rats for 45 days. The animals grew normal and there was no sign of abnormality or toxicity. The nutritive value of rapeseed oil was enhanced when it was mixed with cottonseed oil [1:1]. The results showed no change in serum lipid pattern or liver function