Palm oil "red" extra virgin unrefined organic carrier cold pressed pure 8 oz

ORGANIC PALM OIL, RED, COLD PRESSED, PURE

Botanical Name: Elaeis guineensis.

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed.

Processing Type: Unrefined.

Obtained From: Fruits.

Organic: Made without pesticides, GMO's, or hexane.

Ingredients: Palm oil 100% Pure with NO additives or carriers added.

Description: Virgin Palm Oil is palm oil that is traditionally made and maintains the natural nutrients of carotenes (precursors to Vitamin A) and the antioxidant tocotrienols (Vitamin E). Typical RBD (Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized) palm oil has these nutrients stripped from them resulting in a clear oil. In its natural state, palm oil is red in color due to a high concentration of carotenes and tocols. Palm oil comes from a tropical palm tree (elaeis guineensis - NOT the same as coconut palm trees), which is native to the tropical areas of Africa, where it grows wild. It is a traditional oil used for more than 5000 years in African countries, where small-scale family farms flourish. The palm oil palm was introduced to South East Asia in the early 1900s, and Malaysia is now the world leader in exports of palm oil (Tropical Traditions does NOT source palm oil from there.) Being an introduced crop to Asia, they are mainly harvested from large plantations.

Color: Red when liquid, red to slightly pale orange when solid.

Common Uses: Palm Fruit Oil is commonly used in personal care products as a healthier alternative when compared with other higher saturated oils, and is used in cosmetic and body care products to help extend the shelf life. It is widely popular in soap making for its ability to produce big fluffy lather.

Consistency: Semi-solid at room temperatures - gentle heating is required during production.

Absorption: Palm Carrier Oil will leave an oily feeling on your skin if applied neat.

We are buying our product from organic certified supplier, made with organic ingredients.

Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of 1 year with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended.