Journal of Dairying, Foods and Home Sciences

Dietary fats requirement in relation to growing heart problems in present days has been reviewed. None of the vegetable oils has ideal Omega-6(α-linoleic)/Omega-3 (linolenic) ratio of 4:5. Although safflower oil has high level of Omega-6 (70 -75%) fatty acid, its autoxidation in vitro causes serious problems. This autoxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acid may be reduced by increasing the level of tocopherol (Vit-E), particularly the gammatocopherol. Recombination breeding in safflower involving lines, such as, CR-39 and CR41 (having high gamma-tocopherol content) and blending safflower oil with other oils (rice bran, corn oil, mustrard oil, flaxseed oil, sesame oil, etc.) needs intensive researches.