INCI NAME
BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA SEED OIL
DESCRIPTION
The Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) is a South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae, and is also the name of the tree's commercially harvested edible seeds. It is one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest.
The fruit and its nutshell – containing the edible Brazil nut – are relatively large, possibly weighing as much as 2 kilograms (4 lb 7 oz) in total weight.
The brazil nut oil (Bertholletia excelsa) is highly nutritious, containing 75% unsaturated fatty acids composed mainly by palmitic, oleic and linolenic, as well as the phytosterols sitosterol and the fat-soluble vitamins A and E. An extra virgin oil can be obtained by the first pressing which can replace the olive oil for its mild and pleasant flavor.
The brazil nut is a source rich in magnesium, thiamine and has the highest known concentrations of selenium (126 ppm), with antioxidant properties. Some studies indicate that consumption of selenium is associated with a reduction in the risk of prostate cancer and recommend the consumption of almonds as a preventive measure.
The present proteins are very rich in sulfur amino acids like cysteine (8%) and methionine (18%) and the presence of this amino acid (methionine) enhances the absorption of selenium and other minerals.
Due to its anti-free radicals, antioxidants and moisturizing properties, the cosmetic industry uses the brazil nut oil in anti-aging formulations in preventing aging of the skin and is considered one of the best conditioners for damaged and dehydrated hair.
APPLICATIONS
Kush Aroma oils are suitable for skincare and hair care applications.
Brazilian nut oil is traditionally used for:
SKINCARE
HAIRCARE
COMPOSITION
|
PALMITIC ACID (C 16:0) |
16 - 20 % |
|
PALMITOLEIC ACID (C 16:1) |
0,5 - 1,2 % |
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STEARIC ACID (C 18:0) |
9 - 13 % |
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OLEIC ACID (C 18:0) |
36 - 45 % |
|
LINOLEIC ACID (C 18:2 - OMEGA 6) |
33 - 38 % |
|
OTHER FATTY ACID |
4 - 6 % |
CHARACTERISTICS
|
LATIN NAME |
BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA |
|
APPEARANCE |
LIQUID |
|
COLOUR |
TRANSLUCENT YELLOW |
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FRAGRANCE |
CHARACTERISTIC |
|
NATURALITY INDEX |
100 % |
|
ACID VALUE |
< 20 % WEIGHT |
|
PEROXIDE VALUE (10 MEQ O2 / KG) |
< 10 |
|
IODINE VALUE (GL2/ 100G) |
90 - 110 |
|
SAPONIFICATION VALUE (MGKOH/G) |
180 - 210 |
|
DENSITY (25°C G/ML) |
0,910 - 0,925 |
|
REFRACTIVE INDEX (40°) |
1,460 - 1,480 |
|
UNSAPONIFIABLE MATTER (BIOACTIVES) |
0,5 % |
|
MELTING POINT °C |
4 |
