Sweet Almond Oil
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Augustus
Oils Ltd is registered in England and Wales at
Augustus House
Mill Lane
Alton, Hants, UK
Reg No 1950177
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.
Description
Sweet Almond Oil is a clear to pale yellow fixed oil with a characteristic
odour and a nutty taste.
Uses:
Sweet Almond oil is an excellent emollient. This and its readiness to
saponify ensure that this oil is used extensively in cosmetics. Also commonly
used in culinary preparations and by aromatherapists as a carrier oil.
Extraction:
Cold pressed from the kernel of the plant.
Source:
Major producers include Greece, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain,
Syria, Turkey, and the United States.
Key properties:
Excellent emollient.
Saponifies readily
Rich in essential fatty acids (see below)
Good source of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6 and E).
Shelf life approx 1 year
Typical fatty acid profile:
| 14:0 | Myristic |
0.10% |
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| 16:0 | Palmitic |
6.60% |
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| 16:1 | Palmitoleic |
0.50% |
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| 17:0 | Margaric |
0.10% |
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| 18:0 | Stearic |
1.40% |
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| 18:1 | Oleic |
63.60% |
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| 18:2 | Linoleic |
25.40% |
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| 18:3 | Linolenic |
0.20% |
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| 20:0 | Arachidic |
0.10% |
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| 20:1 | Gadoleic |
0.10% |