Watermelon Seed Oil

Citrullus lanatus is a climbing plant which has herbaceous, compact and plump stems reaching up to the length of 3 m long. The fruit is in of semi-globular shape up to 2m in diameter belonging to Cucurbitaceae family. Oil Appearance: light yellow Acid Value: 2.37 Saponification value: 183 Iodine value: 121 Specific gravity: nearly 1 Viscosity: 2.50 Refractive index: 1.50 Extraction The oil is extracted from the dried seeds by the Cold Expeller Pressed method. Chemical composition Its main constituents of essential unsaturated fatty acid are linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitic acid Uses Anti inflammation–This oil is rich in the amino acids like arginine, lysine and glutamic acids. These acids play essential role in calcium absorption and development of collagen and connective tissues in the body. They also help to maintain the body metabolism and immune system. This oil is rich in magnesium ,this nutrient is required to supplement the functioning of various body activities like cardio