Abstract
Sumach (Rhus hirta) seeds obtained from three locations in the north of Iraq were found to vary in size, shape and colour. The seed coats contribute 50% of the weight of the whole seeds and contain about 55% fat, 26% crude fibre, 3.6% ash and 1.5% protein. The saturated fatty acids of neutral lipids from Mosul, Arbil and Khoran localities were 36.31%, 29.5% and 27.0%, respectively. The major fatty acids were 16:0 and 18:2. The polar lipid fraction showed more polyunsaturated fatty acids C 18:2 and 18:3 than the neutral lipids. Arbil and Khoran samples showed 5.9 and 6.4% of C 20:4. Five sterols were identified in the unsaponifiable matter.
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