Sweet 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 Organic almond oil. the almond kernels and the nutty oil extracted from them were credited with promoting heart and skin health.
| QUALITY DATA | |
|---|---|
| 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 (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Sweet Almond Oil, pressed from the kernel of Prunus amygdalus, has a reputation that predates most of the science now backing it up, used for generations across skin and hair care, and valued in cooking for its mild, nutty flavor long before "clean beauty" became a marketing category. Its fatty acid profile leans heavily on oleic and linoleic acids, the same combination that makes it absorb easily into skin without leaving the heavy residue some carrier oils do.
It's used in skincare and haircare formulations, as a carrier oil for diluting essential oils, and occasionally in culinary applications.
Yes, full fatty acid composition, sterol pattern, and heavy metals/microbiological test results can be provided on request.
It's supplied in 200-litre food-grade iron drums for wholesale and export quantities.