Analysis of the JATROPHA CURCAS SEED shows the following composition:
Moisture - 6.20%
Protein - 18.00%
Fat - 38.00%
Carbo hydrate - 17.00%
Fibre - 15.5%
Ash - 5.30%
The chemical anaIysis of Jatropha curcas Oil:
| Item | Value |
| Acid Value: | 38.2 |
| Saponification: | 195.0 |
| Iodine Value: | 101.7 |
| Viscosity (31°C) cp: | 40.4 |
Fatty acid composition:
| Palmitic Acid: | 4.2% |
| Staric Acid: | 6.9% |
| Oleic Acid | 43.1 % |
| Linoleic Acid: | 34.3 % |
| Other Acid: | 1.4% |
