Sweet Almond Oil Profile
Botanical Name- Prunus dulcis
Origin- USA
Extraction- Expeller Pressed/Partially Refined
Shelf life-
12-14 months
Notes- Stores well under any condition but extreme
heat will lessen the shelf life. This variety of Almond oil is
considerably darker in color and richer in scent when compared to
what is currently being offered on the market. Mountain Rose Herbs
has opted out of stocking seemingly bland oils that have been
completely refined. Mountain Rose Herbs has opted out of stocking
seemingly bland and partially refined oils.
Specifications
Color- Golden Brown
Odor- Nutty
Free Fatty Acids- 8.02%
Peroxide Value-
<0.6
Non-Saponifiables-
Saponification Value-198
Iodine Value- 102.13
Specific Gravity- 1.2-1.5
Fatty Acids
Oleic- 64-68%
Palmitic- 6-9%
Linoleic- 26-29%
Linolenic- 0.3%