GC Analysis of Fatty Acids in Walnuts and Peanuts

contributed by Supelco | 03/13/2014

Nuts are considered nutrient dense foods and their consumption has been associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease. The health benefits of nuts are partially attributable to their high content of unsaturated fatty acids. For example, α-linolenic acid, or “ALA”, is an unsaturated fatty acid found in flaxseeds and walnuts.¹ ALA is a precursor to the formation within the body of the essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).²

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