5. Conclusion
Nutritionally speaking, citrus seed oil is a notable choice so that average unsaturated fatty acids found in sour lemon and orange varieties are 66.46% and 68.83%, respectively. Our results indicated that the oil extracted from citrus seeds grown in Iran is a rich source of essential fatty acids and is of high potential for being used for nutritional and industrial usages. As one of the biggest producers of sour lemon and orange, the seeds of the fruits in Iran, which are currently disposed of, can be a reliable source of edible oil.
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