Organic Palm Kernel Oil Profile
Botanical Name- Elaeis guineensis
Origin- Brazil
Extraction- Expeller Pressed/Refined
Shelf life- 18 months
Kosher Certified- No
Notes- Will melt at 80-82 degrees and turn to liquid. This particular oil is refined through organic methods involving mechanical pressing. Recommended for cosmetic and soapmaking use only.
Mountain Rose Herbs will only support Palm Fruit oil programs which adhere to strict environmental sustainability programs. As is our standard, the harvester and manufacturer of the Palm Fruit oil we offer adheres to highly detailed sustainable harvesting protocols with oversight from state and third party environmental programs including EcoSocial, and with the assistance of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil.
Specifications
Color- White
Odor- Undetectable
Free Fatty Acids- 0.012
Peroxide Value- <0.018
Rancimat Value- 7.97
Non-Saponifiables- <0.01
Saponification Value- 244
Iodine Value- 19.41-
Specific Gravity- 0.91
Melting Point- 80-82 degrees
Fatty Acids
Capric- 4%
Lauric- 48%
Linolenic- 1%
Myrisitic- 16%
Oleic- 16%
Palmatic- 7.5%