supreme quality apricot kernel oil press plant in zimbabwe
- Machine Type: vegetable seed oil press
- Production Capacity: 500TPD
- Dimension(L*W*H): 290*200*220mm
- Voltage: 240-440V
- Warranty: 1 Year, 12
- Packing Size: 0.2L/0.25L/0.5L/18L/1000L
- Raw Material: vegetable seed
- Market: zimbabwe
Apricot Kernel Oil (NEW), Catania Oils
Made from the seed, or pit, of the apricot fruit, apricot kernel oil is a personal care all-star. It closely mimics natural skin oils, and excels as a moisturizer for dry or sensitive skin without feeling heavy or greasy.
Our refined apricot kernel oil comes from apricot trees grown in smallholder plantations, mainly on slopes and plateaus, to avoid late frosts caused by cold air accumulating in the valleys. In the early years, the space between the trees is used to grow vegetables, cereals or even apple trees, which increases diversity, improves soil quality
Apricot Kernel: Bioactivity, Characterization, Applications
Apricot kernel, a by-product of apricot fruit, is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Moreover, it can be used for medicinal purposes and the formation of food ingredients.
The oil is extracted from the kernel of apricot via a process called ‘cold-pressing’, which involves crushing the kernel between heavy steel plates in an industrial press at a low temperature (cold-pressed) to preserve the quality of the extracted light yellow oil.
What Is Apricot Kernel Oil?, The Coconut Mama
Apricot tart with a golden crust made with apricot kernel oil; Buddha bowl with apricot kernel oil dressing; Porridge or yogurt parfait with apricot kernel oil; How to store apricot kernel oil. To preserve the quality and flavor of apricot kernel oil, proper storage is essential. Keep it in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat
This is due to Vitamin E and C present in the oil. Moreover, apricot kernel oil promotes faster healing when applied to chapped, sore or wounded skin and does not leave behind any greasy residue. Apricot kernel oil also contains linoleic acid and oleic acid which strengthens the skin’s barrier function and gives the skin a smooth-like feeling.
Apricot Kernel Oil Properties, Benefits, Uses and Warnings
Apricot kernel oil can be found in stores specializing in cosmetics, herbalists, pharmacies and large stores. A recommendation below: Organic Apricot Kernel Oil, Unrefined, by StarWest Botanicals. Our Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca) is cold pressed so that it retains all of the nutritional value.
Plum kernels of the “Čačanska rodna” variety, by-products from plum brandy production, were collected before and after fermentation and distillation, and used for cold-pressed oil production.
Apricot Kernel Oil, Health Benefits, Properties and Uses
Cold-pressed apricot kernel oil can treat intestinal problems such as constipation. In traditional medicine, apricot oil has been used to cure tumors since it contains the plant compound amygdalin. Amygdaline is a source of laetrile which is used in cancer drugs. Apricot kernel oil is also known to treat wheezing cough and fever.
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernels, one of the economical stone fruit kernels, are utilized worldwide for edible, cosmetic, and medicinal purposes. Oil from the apricot kernel is valued by the richness of unsaturated fatty acids, the high proportion of oleic acids, phenols, and tocopherol content. Oil yield with quality from apricot kernel varies with region, variety, and adopted method of
- Can apricot kernel oil be extracted by cold pressing?
- Recently, apricot seed/kernel has become popular as a nonconventional source of high-oleic oil. Different extraction techniques have been used to extract oil from the apricot kernel; however, cold pressing is reported to retain a higher level of bioactive components in apricot kernel oil (AKO).
- What makes apricot kernel oil valuable?
- Oil from the apricot kernel is valued by the richness of unsaturated fatty acids, the high proportion of oleic acids, phenols, and tocopherol content. Oil yield with quality from apricot kernel varies with region, variety, and adopted method of oil extraction.
- What is apricot kernel used for?
- The apricot kernel is a byproduct of apricot fruit and can be eaten as an appetizer (either raw or roasted) (Asma, Kan, & Birhanl?, 2007). Nevertheless, the kernel is especially important for the oleo-chemical industry due to its valuable oil. Apricot kernels can be used for the production of oils, benzaldehyde, and cosmetics.
- What is the oil content of apricot kernels?
- According to Gezer et al. (2011), the oil contents recovered from different cultivars of apricot ranged from 28% to 42%. Ozcan, Ozalp, Unver, Arslan, and Dursun (2010) reported the oil yield from 42.2% to 57.2% for different varieties of apricot kernels using a simple conventional extraction technique. 3. Fatty acids profile of cold pressed AKO
- What are the methods used for apricot kernel oil extraction?
- Gupta and Sharma (2009a) worked on apricot kernels oil extraction by using table oil expeller, baby oil expeller, and oil press (power Ghani) and reported oil yield as 37.5¨C38.5%, 31.5¨C32.0%, and 28.5¨C29.0%, respectively.
- What are the uses of apricot kernel oil (AKO)?
- Apricot kernel oil (AKO), rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, is used in various cosmetic products such as body massage cream, massage oil, hair oil, UV protection agent, lip balm, moisturizing cream, soaps, and scrubbing cleaning cosmetic creams.