Category Archives: Natural Products

Punicic acid – the compound and its properties

Punicic acid (IUPAC: 9Z,11E,13Z-octadeca-9,11,13-trienoic acid) is an isomer of conjugated α-linolenic acid with omega-5 polyunsaturated [...]

Antioxidant properties of fig opuntia (prickly pear) oil

The fig opuntia oil has antioxidant properties, which make it a valuable ingredient of anti-aging [...]

Macerate – what is it and how is it used?

Macerates are obtained in the process of maceration, which is a room temperature process of [...]

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