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The tucumã kernel oil is very similar in appearance, consistency and properties to the the palm kernel oil. It is ideal for cooking. Due to their low level of free acids the refining process becomes much simpler compared to the palm oil. The high concentration of lauric acid (47%) detected in the tucumã kernel oil qualifies it with excellent properties for soap processing.
Rich in omega 3, 6 and 9, it is an excellent moisturizer, used in cosmetics for skin hydration, body lotions and hair care products for damaged hair. It is also an excellent emollient with high spreadability. This oils is rich in beta-carotene being ideal for sun related skin care.

The fruit oil is highly nutritious containing one of the highest concentrations of β-carotene (180 to 330 mg/100 g of oil), only equaling the value of buriti pulp (Mauritia flexuosa). This exceptional high natural concentration of β-carotene, known as one of the most powerful natural antioxidants, forms a protective film and enhances the brilliance and vitality of dry and brittle hair. Contains high levels of vitamins A and C, in addition to the anti-oxidant properties, the topical application of these vitamins can improve the elasticity and firmness of the skin.

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  • IDENTIFICATION DATA
  • SPECIFICATION
  • STEROLS AND VITAMINS E COMPOSITION
  • APPLICATION
  • PROPERTIES
  • TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
  • REFERENCES
IDENTIFICATION DATA

Commercial name Tucuma oil
CAS #  98143-57-8
Botanical name Astrocaryum vulgare
Plant part Pulp/Kernel
Origin Brazil
Manufacturing place Brazil

SPECIFICATION

Parameters Limits Test methods
Acid Value < 4% P.E. 2.5.1 Peroxide Value < 10 mEq/Kg P.E. 2.5.5 Saponification value 180-200 AOCS Cd 1-85 Insoluble Impurities < 0.001% AOCS Ca 3a-46 Linoleic Acid 10-20% AOCS Ce 1e-91 Oleic Acid 30-35% AOCS Ce 1e-91 Palmitic Acid 10-15% AOCS Ce 1e-91 Stearic Acid 10-15% AOCS Ce 1e-91 Linolenic Acid 5-10% AOCS Ce 1e-91

STEROLS AND VITAMINS E COMPOSITION

Parameters Limits Test methods
Total sterols (mg/100g) 270 PE 2.4.23
Campestrol 10 – 15 %
Stigmasterol 7 – 10%
Beta-sitosterol  75-80%
D5-Avenasterol 1-2%
Total Tocopherols (mg/100g) 48 AOCS  Ce 8-89
Alpha-Tocopherol  90-95%
Beta-Tocopherol  5-10%

APPLICATION

Mature, Aging Skin
Damaged Hair
Tanned skin.
Hyperpigmentation.
Sunburned skin.

PROPERTIES

Excellent Moisturizer
Excellent emollient with high spreadability
Rich source of beta-carotene
High levels of vitamins A, C and B1
Acts as an inhibitor of melanin biosynthesis
Rich in omega 3, 6 and 9

TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

Product description Product specification MSDS

REFERENCES

(1) Santos MFG, Marmesat S, Brito ES, Alves RE and Dobarganes MC. 2013. Major components in oils obtained from Amazonian palm fruits. Grasas Aceites 64, 328-334.
(2) Rodrigues AMC, Darnet S, Silva LHM. 2010. Fatty Acid profiles tocopherol of buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), patawa (Oenocarpus bataua), tucumã (Astrocaryum vulgare), mari (Poraqueiba paraensis) and inajá (Maximiliana maripa) fruits. J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 21, 2000-2004.
(3) Bereau D, Benjelloun-Mlayah B, Banoub J, Bravo R. 2003. FA and unsaponifiable composition of five Amazonian palm kernel oils. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 80, 49-53.

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