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ArticleChemistry & biodiversity2026

Characterization of Unripe Pistacia atlantica Oil: Fatty Acid Composition, Bioactive Compounds, and Associated Health Indices.

Mokhtar Benmohamed, Ahmed Souadia, Amar Djemoui, Mohamed Harrat, Mohammed Messaoudi, Wafa Zahnit, Sihem Boubekeur, Barbara Sawicka, Parwiz Niazi, Ahmed Awad Talb Altalb and 2 more

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Mokhtar BenmohamedLaboratory of Fundamental Sciences, University Amar Télidji of Laghouat, Laghouat, Algeria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1778-8039
Ahmed SouadiaLaboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Materials and Environment, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Computer, University of Djelfa, Djelfa, Algéria.
Amar DjemouiLaboratory of Organic Chemistry and Natural Substances, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Computer, University of Djelfa, Djelfa, Algéria.
Mohamed HarratLaboratory of Fundamental Sciences, University Amar Télidji of Laghouat, Laghouat, Algeria.
Mohammed MessaoudiLaboratoire De Recherche sur Les Produits Bioactifs Et Valorisation de La Biomasse, Département De Chimie, ENS Kouba, Alger, Algeria.
Wafa ZahnitDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Ferhat ABBAS Setif 1, Setif, Algeria.
Sihem BoubekeurResearch and Development Centre RDC-SAIDAL, Algiers, Algeria.
Barbara SawickaDepartment of Plant Production Technology and Commodities Science, University of Life Science in Lublin, Lublin, Poland.
Parwiz NiaziDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Ahmed Awad Talb AltalbDepartment of Agricultural Extension and Technologies Transfer, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
Mostefa KhelloufiBioactive Products and Biomass Valorization Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, ENS Vieux-Kouba, Algiers, Algeria.
Mohamed YousfiLaboratory of Fundamental Sciences, University Amar Télidji of Laghouat, Laghouat, Algeria.

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Abstract

This study aimed to comprehensively characterize oil extracted from unripe Pistacia atlantica Desf. fruits from three distinct Algerian regions. To achieve this, samples were subjected to detailed analyses including fatty acid profiling, quantification of bioactive compounds, and assessment of lipid-related health indices and antioxidant activity. The results revealed that the oil of unripe P. atlantica fruits is characterized by a balanced fatty acid profile dominated by monounsaturated fatty acids, with appreciable levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and low saturated fatty acids, which translated into high-quality nutritional indices. In addition, the oil contains substantial amounts of unsaponifiable compounds, notably tocopherols (3.00-9.34 mg/g), sterols (135.81-472.38 mg/g), and carotenoids (0.91-2.76 mg/g), together with notable antioxidant activity. These levels, particularly of tocopherols and sterols, exceed those usually reported in many common edible oils, thereby highlighting the novelty of this study. Such features indicate a high nutritional and functional value of the oil, with promising potential for promoting cardiovascular health and preventing chronic diseases. The findings further emphasize the importance of developing sustainable cultivation and extraction strategies to ensure consistent quality and maximize health benefits.

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AntioxidantsFatty AcidsPistaciaPlant OilsCarotenoidsFruitHumansSterolsTocopherolsAntioxidantsCarotenoidsFatty AcidsPlant OilsSterolsTocopherolsantioxidant activitycarotenoidsfatty acidPistacia atlanticaunripe fruits

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PMCPMC13420635

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