Lesser known Nigerian edible oils and fats II.—Ito seed oil

The seeds of Cucumeropsis edulis (Hook, f.) Cogn., family Cucurbitaceae, are a common component of the average Nigerian diet and a rich source of oil. This study shows the oil to be very suitable for edible purposes, since it possesses good keeping qualities, and has a high content of linoleic and oleic acids, which together make up about 64% of its total fatty acid content. the main characteristics of the oil are described.