Castor oil — Castor oil, Oleum Ricini, castor oil, castor oil, E1503) – vegetable oil.
Vegetable oil from plants of the species Ricinus communis, a mixture of triglycerides of ricinoleic, linoleic and oleic acids. Does not dry out, does not form a film.
Clear or slightly yellowish liquid, thick and viscous. The smell is weak, the taste is peculiar, unpleasant.
In the food industry, it is used as a separating agent. For its use in this capacity on the territory of our country, an additional permit from the Institute of Nutrition is required.
A well-known laxative. Castor oil is the basis of a number of ointments and balms.