Identification of Some Characteristic Features of Hawthorn (Crataegus Orientalis subsp) seed and Fatty Acid Component Characterization of Seed Oil

Abstract

Hawthorn, which grows in nature as a wild plant, is a significant fruit for human health. In this study, the characterization of the kernels' shell and inner seeds obtained from the Hekimhan district of Malatya province carried out. It was determined that the whole kernel with the shell contains 14% inner weight core, and the inner seed contains 49.40% oil by weight. It was determined that the inner core includes 5.91% moisture and 4.56% ash by weight. The protein content of the inner core was determined to be 41.25% by weight on a dry basis. When the inner core fatty acid composition examined, it was determined that the saturated fatty acids were 11.67%, the monounsaturated fatty acids were 38.92%, and the polyunsaturated fatty acids were 48.24%. In addition, it has been determined that the hawthorn seed shell has a semi-crystalline cellulosic structure