A simplified method for preparation of fatty acid methyl esters of Brassica oil

Abstract

Vegetable oils are the most important source of fats in the diet. Fats are the essential component for the normal growth and development of any living being. For balanced body growth, the quality of oil in our diet is important. Oil quality in vegetable oils is determined for both nutritional and functional aspects. Edible oil quality depends on the content of different fatty acids [1]. Saturated fatty acids and erucic acid, high in some edible oils, are harmful as they aid deposition of cholesterol in the arteries [2].