Sacha Inchi Oil

Product Description

Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis L.) Oil from Pucallpa, Peru. Extra virgin oil, containing natural Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Product Sacha inchi oil Genus Plukenetia Volubilis L. Part used Seed Origin Pucallpa, Peru Presentation Polyethylene drums of *0 liters Processing Selection, Shell removing, Selection and peeling of seeds, Pressing of seeds to obtain oil, Filtering, Bottling, Storage. Composition Extra virgin oil, containing natural Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Chemical Analysis Acid value < 4.0 mg KOH/g Peroxide value < *0.0 meq O2/Kg Saponification value **9.0 - **9.0 Unsaponifiable matter < 2.0% Moisture and volatile matter < 0.2% m/m Fatty acids composition Palmitic C*6:0 4.*0 ± 1.*0 % Stearic C*8:0 2.*0 ± 1.*0 % Oleic W9 C*8:1 9.*0 ± 2.*0 % Linoleic W6 C*8:2 *4.*0 ± 2.*0 % Linolenic W3 C*8:3 % *0.*0 ± 3.*0 % Others < 1.5 % Flavour Slight nutty. Colour and physical appearance Homogeneus light yellowish oil. Properties Prevention of blood clotting by keeping saturated fats mobile in the blood stream, which helps reducing the risk of coronary diseases. Reduction of triglyceride levels and hypertension (Cholesterol). Stabilizes sugar levels in the blood (Diabetes). Regulation of nerval transmission and communication, maintaining the fluidity and rigidity of cellular membranes (Depression / Mental health). Reducing arterial inflamation (Arthritis). Control symptoms of asthma in kids. Antioxidant agent. Transports oxygen from red blood cells to the tissues. Maintains proper kidney function and fluid balance. Uses Food and nutraceutical industry. Also, for manufacturing cosmetics. Storage Keep in a dry and fresh place under *0ºC. Avoid direct sunlight. Shelf life *8 months under proper storage conditions.