A polyunsaturated oil, rich in micro-constituents
Laboratory2 cold-pressed Rosa canina oilsLaboratory analysis
Acid, peroxide and anisidine values, as well as iron and copper contents, indicate good quality. Protection against oxidation comes from the antioxidant content and the degree of unsaturation5.
The least stable of four oils compared
LaboratoryRancimat at 373 KRosehip, sunflower, olive, jojoba
Induction time is longest for jojoba, then olive and sunflower; rosehip is the shortest. The ranking follows the polyunsaturated content. In a formula, plan for an antioxidant and storage away from air and light6.
Extraction, composition and applications
Review2024 reviewWild rose seed oil
The review describes the extraction methods, composition and biological activities of the oil, then its applications in food, pharmacy and cosmetics8.