Walnut oil is a nut oil obtained from walnuts. Depending on the varieties of walnuts, there are some types of walnut oils. It is a good source of omega – 3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids. So the body needs to get them from diet. Walnut oil has a nutty flavor and a light aroma. Walnut oil makes a nice base oil ( carrier oil ) for massage and aromatherapy uses. It is used as a cosmetic ingredient in many skin care products. This oil has immense nutritional value and is safe to be taken in diet.
QUALITY DATA | |
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Appearance and Color | Clear Dark Yellow Liquid |
Taste and Odor | Typical Odor |
Free Fatty Acid | 0.90 - 1.02% |
Iodine Value | 115-135 |
Moisture | 0.01 – 0.04% |
Peroxide Value | 0.2 - 0.6Mg |
Reflective Index at 25°C | 1.47691 to 1.47590 |
Saponification Value | 180-200 |
Specific Gravity at 25°C | 0.912-0.920 |
Typical Fatty Acid Composition (%) | ||
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Palmitic Acid | C 16:0 | 4.0 – 9.0% |
Palmitoleic Acid | C 16:1 | Max. 0.36% |
Heptadecanoic Acid | C 17:0 | Max. 0.2% |
Stearic Acid | C 18:0 | Max. 3.0% |
Oleic Acid | C 18:1 | 13.21 – 19.94% |
Linoleic Acid | C 18:2 | 60.42 – 65.77% |
Linolenic Acid | C 18:3 | 7.61 - 13% |
Arachidic Acid | C 20:0 | Max. 0.2% |
Eicosenic Acid | C 20:1 | Max. 0.3% |
Behenic Acid | C 22:0 | Max. 0.22% |
Erucic Acid | C 22:1 | Max. 0.2% |
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 |
NaumanSab Oil Company is the exporter and manufacturer of walnut oil in Pakistan. Walnut oil is a nut oil obtained from walnuts. Depending on the varieties of walnuts, there are some types of walnut oils. It is a good source of omega – 3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids. So the body needs to get them from diet. Walnut oil has a nutty flavor and a light aroma. Walnut oil makes a nice base oil (carrier oil) for massage and aromatherapy uses. It is used as a cosmetic ingredient in many skin care products. This oil has immense nutritional value and is safe to be taken in diet.
Unrefined walnut oil is derived from walnut nuts after drying them and cold pressing them. The best way to know whether the walnut oil is premium quality or not is by its color or taste, good quality walnut oil will be nutty in taste and topaz colored. Walnut oil cannot be preserved for over six months or a year. After opening the container you must store it in a cool dark place. You can also preserve it in cold storage to keep it fresh for longer period of time.
Walnut oil has come into limelight after several studies and researches have concluded that it is an exceptionally rich source of antioxidants as well as ellagic acid. The antioxidants present in walnut oil are helpful in eliminating various toxins and substances from the body which are directly and indirectly associated with the many kinds of cancerous development. On the other hand, ellagic acid stops the cancerous cells from duplicating and growing in numbers. Walnut oil is also a rich source of copper and manganese. It also contains melatonin which is a hormone responsible for regulating the body’s clock for timely functions.
The walnut oil, as you must have guessed by now, has many wonderful health benefits. Here are just few of them:
walnut oil have very good amount of monounsaturated oil like omega 9 which helps improve the health of the arteries by making them more supple. As the arteries becomes more flexible this helps improve the blood flow throughout the body, reducing the chances of hardening of the arteries.
walnut oil gets its heart healthy benefits mainly from the presence of highly concentrated alpha-linolenic acid which is a type of omega 3 fatty acid. The Alpha-linolenic acid is converted to eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid.
walnut oil is a good source of polyunsaturated fats such as omega 3 as well as omega 6 which is extremely helpful in reducing inflammation. Walnut oil thus helps in preventing inflammation related diseases like arthritis.
walnut oil is a very good source of Vitamin Bs like Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3. Plus, it also has Vitamin E as well as niacin. All these Vitamins along with niacin benefit the skin. Some phytonutrients as well as the fatty acids present in walnut oil helps in making the skin supple and improving its texture. The same benefits are present in walnuts as well.
a teaspoon of walnut oil a day helps is helpful for people who have a skin rash problem known as eczema.