“ Erucic acid (22:1(13)) has been identified as an anti-nutritional compound in meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) and other oilseeds in the Brassicales, a classification which has necessitated the development of low erucic acid cultivars for human consumption.”
“The erucic acid concentrations of meadowfoam wild types (8%-24%) surpass industry standards for human consumption (<or=3%).”