Almond oil had been used extensively for its health benefits and as a beauty aid much before science caught up with the goodness of this seed oil. the almond kernels and the nutty oil extracted from them were credited with promoting heart and skin health.
QUALITY DATA | |
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Appearance and Color | Clear Yellow Liquid |
Taste and Odor | Sweet and Typical Almond Odor |
Free Fatty Acid | 0.80 – 1.20% |
Iodine Value | 110-135 |
Moisture | 0.03 - 0.05% |
Peroxide Value | 0.6 – 0.9Mg |
Reflective Index at 25°C | 1.4731 to 1.4743 |
Saponification Value | 170-180 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 0.910-0.915 |
Color Gardner | Yellow 5 + Red 3 |
Typical Fatty Acid Composition (%) | ||
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Fatty Acids | C 16:0 | Max. 0.1% |
Palmitic Acid | C 16:0 | 4.0 – 9.0% |
Palmitoleic Acid | C 16:1 | Max. 0.6% |
Heptadecanoic Acid | C 17:0 | Max. 0.2% |
Stearic Acid | C 18:0 | Max. 3.0% |
Oleic Acid | C 18:1 | 2.0 – 86.0% |
Linoleic Acid | C 18:2 | 20.0 – 30.0% |
Linolenic Acid | C 18:3 | Max. 0.4% |
Arachidic Acid | C 20:0 | Max. 0.2% |
Eicosenic Acid | C 20:1 | Max. 0.3% |
Behenic Acid | C 22:0 | Max. 0.2% |
Erucic Acid | C 22:1 | Max. 0.1% |
Sterol Pattern In % Based On Total Sterol Content | |
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Cholesterol | Max. 0.7 |
Campesterol | Max. 5.0 |
Stigmasterol | Max. 4.0 |
Β-Sitosterol | 73.0 – 87.0 |
Δ-5-Avenasterol | Min. 5.0 |
Δ-7-Avenasterol | Max. 3.0 |
Δ-7-Stigmasterol | Max. 3.0 |
Brassicasterol | Max. 0.3 |
Heavy Metals Test | Analytical Test Method No LS024010 | ||
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Substance | Quantity | Result | Test Method |
Lead | Mg/1 | Not Detected | BAS ISO 15586/03 |
Mercury | Mg/1 | Not Detected | BAS ISO 15586/03 |
Copper | Mg/1 | Not Detected | BAS ISO 15586/03 |
Microbiological Tests | Analytical Test Method by AOCS | |
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Characteristics | Specification | Result |
Standard Plate Count per ml | Nil | Not Present |
Yeast & mould count at 30deg C per ml | Nil | Not Present |
Coliform count per 100 ml | Nil | Not Present |
E.coli | Not Present | Not Present |
Salmonella 25g | Not Present | Not Present |
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Sweet almond oil is obtained from pressed sweet almonds. Sweet almonds are the almonds that we eat, as opposed to bitter almonds. It has several health benefits, both internally and externally. Make sure to buy food grade almond oil if you are planning to take it internally.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps combat free radical damage to cells and DNA, supports the immune system and promotes healthy skin and hair. One tablespoon of almond oil provides 25% the DV of vitamin E.
One study found that using almond oil in place of regular vegetable oil helped decrease bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol.
The high level of vitamin E in almond oil is said to do wonders for the skin. It hydrates and moisturizes, has been used as a treatment for itchy and dry skin, and may help skin conditions like eczema. Almond oil should be used sparingly on the face as the oils can clog pores and cause acne breakouts.
Almond oil is full of omega-6 fatty acids, which helps to strengthen the hair, moisturizes the scalp and promotes hair growth.
Almond oil is often used in massage because it is believed to provide relief to achy joints and sore muscles.
Recently, almond oil has been used as a pain reliever similar to aspirin. More studies are needed to know its effectiveness as a pain reliever when taken internally, but some reports are promising.
The fatty acids in almond oil help digestion and aid in the absorption of nutrients.
Almond oil has a soothing scent and can have calming effects that may help reduce stress levels.
Omega-6 fatty acids are believed to be essential for maintaining healthy brain tissue. Though this may be essential in preventing a variety of brain conditions, almond oil alone will probably not make you smarter.