Product

Product Name    : Almond oil
Testing protocol               : (comply to BP)

Batch no              : BA/CO/FM-01-1208211

Mfg. Date            : 12 Aug 2021

Expiry Date        : 11 July 2024

Botanical name : Prunus dulcis

INCI name          : Prunus dulcis seed oil

Date of retest     : 11 July 2022

 

Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Test Method

Result

Appearance

Pale yellow to colourless

Visual and Sensory

Complies

Odour 

Characteristic

Sensory

 

Solubility

Miscible with light petroleum ether

In House Method

Complies

 

 

Identification

It complies with the identification test for fatty oils by thin-layer chromatography. The chromatogram obtained is similar to the typical chromatogram for Almond oil.

 

 

(As  per BP)

 

 

Complies

Physical Characteristic

 

 

 

Refractive index @ 20 oC

1.450 to 1.495

BA-QC-016-008

1.458

Specific gravity @ 25 oC

0.880  to 0.930

BA-QC-016-007

0.910

Acid value

NMT 2.00% w/w

BA-QC-016-001

0.30%

Iodine value

120 to 140

BA-QC-016-003

128

Peroxide value

10 max

BA-QC-016-002

3.25

Saponifiable number

165 to 210

BA-QC-016-005

180

Un saponifable matter

1.5% max

BA-QC-016-006

0.75

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Palmitic acid

palmitoleic acid

Stearic acid

Oleic acid

Linoleic acid

 

 

4,0 to 12,0

Max 0.8

< 3,0

60,0 to 86,0

14.0 to 30.0

 

 

 

 

 

By GC

 

8.2

0.25

1.25

64.35

22.2

 

 

In the mention of the above product  is of standards quality.              

                                                                                                     ALMOND SEET OIL

MODE OF EXRRACTION-

Sweet almond oil is extracted from the seeds of almond through the cold pressed method.

USES-

Almond oil is an excellent moisturizer and lubricant, which prevents the skin from drying and keeps free from chapped and peeling skin. It is used as a soothing remedy for skin allergies, and to treat minor cuts and wounds.

Mixture of the oil with a little bit of honey give the skin a lighter and brighter shine.

Almond oil being a rich source of vitamin E, its regular use will reduce wrinkles. Almond oil is the best ingredient to reverse the signs of ageing.

The oil will nourish the hair and increase the blood circulation in the scalp leading to luxurious, shiny and beautiful hair.. Moreover, this oil acts as a good cleansing agent thus keeping scalp free from dust, pollutants and even dandruff.

This oil strengthens the digestive system and helps in relieving different forms of digestive disorders like indigestion, congestion of stomach, constipation and many other minor troubles. For centuries almond oil had been used in food to enhance memory power, concentration and to lower the cholesterol level.

Almond oil acts as an effective laxative. Two tablespoons of neat almond oil taken twice a day can prove to be helpful Almond oil can often provide relief from muscular pain. Ingesting almond oil is also great for boosting the immune system.

 

PROPERTIES-

It is clear pale yellow with medium viscosity and a faintly sweet and nutty aroma.

Major fatty acids of almond oil were found to be about 68% oleic acid 25% linoleic acid  4% palmitic acid and a little of palmitoleic acid stearic acid. A trace of arachidic acid was also found. Almonds are a good source of antioxidant nutrients.

It is originally from India.

Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C