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  • Can Egypt produce sunflower oil self-sufficiency?
  • Sunflower crop was introduced in Egypt in 1987, and the oil content of its seed ranges between 39 and 46% (The Arab league for Nutrition Industries, 2007). The Minister of Supply and Internal Trade indicates that Egypt will accomplish sunflower oil creation self-sufficiency by nurturing lands and refining edible oils in bordering Sudan.
  • Why is vegetable oil a problem in Egypt?
  • [Source: FAO (FAO-Trade and Markets Division, 2013)] Edible vegetable oil production in Egypt has faced countless problems. During the 1960s, Egypt was independent in palatable vegetable oils, whereby self-sufficiency proportion was 95% (Hassan and Sahfique, 2010). This proportion has declined to be 31.6% in 2007.
  • Does Egypt rely on cotton seeds for oil production?
  • Egypt does not rely on upon them for oil production. Cotton crop that is one of the dual-purpose crops is generally grown for textile industry. The cotton seeds are then utilized to produce crude cottonseed oil either by pressing or by solvent extraction or by both of the two technologies together.
  • What is the fatty acid composition of sunflower seed oil?
  • The most common of these oilseeds are sunflower, canola, soybean, and cottonseed. The fatty acid (FA) composition of sunflower seed oil (Helianthum annuus L.) depends on the climatic conditions. Cooler climates produce higher amounts of the essential omega-6 PUFA linoleic acid, while in warmer climates, the MUFA oleic acid is predominant.
  • Can esterified jatropha oil be used as alternative fuel?
  • The use of esterified jatropha oils as alternatives for diesel fuel has a potential as it is renewable, its heat of combustion is very close to that of regular diesel fuel, and it is environmentally friendly as it is free from sulfur and is biodegradable and does not increase global warming in comparison to fossil fuels (CO 2 neutral system).
  • What is the percentage of sterols in sunflower oil?
  • Percentage of sterols in sunflower oil ranges between 0.24 and 0.26% (Grompone, 2005). It should be notified that sunflower oil which is mainly used for edible purposes can be also used for some industrial applications especially in countries which are self-sufficient of edible oils.