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Which vegetable oils are important sources of linoleic acid?

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Linoleic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that serves as an essential nutrient for humans, as the body cannot synthesize it and must obtain it through dietary sources.12

In the context of fat and oil processing, linoleic acid is notably found in various vegetable oils. Corn oil is a primary and frequently cited source of this omega-6 fatty acid. While many vegetable oils contain polyunsaturated fatty acids that contribute to the maintenance of cell membranes, corn oil is specifically highlighted in chemical and nutritional literature as a significant source of linoleic acid.321