The fatty acid component of PSO comprises over 95% of the oil, of which 99% is triacylglycerols. Minor components of the oil include sterols, steroids, and a key component
of mammalian myelin sheaths, cerebroside. Seed matrix includes lignins, fusion products of cell wall components and hydroxycinnamic acids, and potently antioxidant lignin derivatives. Poly phenolic compounds ,as well as flavonoids and tannins are abundant in the peels of wild crafted compared to cultivated fruits (Syed et al., 2007).