Originally treated as a waste product by the oil refining industry, wax is now broadly used in manufacturing because of its specific mechanical and physical properties (flexibility, friction index, ...

Vegetable oils have wide-ranging uses, playing a role in everything from food processing, to perfume production to the manufacture of biofuels. With demand only expected to increase, a team of ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Scientists working to increase soybean oil content tend to focus their efforts on genes known to impact the plant’s seeds, but a Purdue University study shows that genes ...

Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn't reach ...

Biologists have demonstrated a new way to boost the oil content of plant leaves and seeds. As described in the journal New Phytologist, the scientists identified and successfully altered key portions ...

NMR technology ensures accurate oil and water content analysis in oilseeds, facilitating improved crop valuation and ...

Moringa oil is derived from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, a small tree native to the Himalayan mountains. Virtually all parts of the moringa tree, including its seeds, roots, bark, flowers, and ...

Possible benefits of coconut oil include increasing good cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, reducing stress, and more. However, more research into the effects of regular coconut oil use is ...

Olive oil may offer several health benefits, such as antioxidants, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory properties, among others. The health effects of dietary fat are controversial. However, experts ...