Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Composition of argan oil

100% natural argan oil is extracted from the edible oil from the argan tree. For centuries, Berber women living near the Arganeraie produce Argan oil for the food needs of local populations, but they also use it for their traditional skin care and hair.

 Obviously, argan oil has natural properties also confirmed by several scientific studies conducted both in Morocco and Europe. Its major biochemical components are universally recognized for their beneficial effects on health.

• Composition of argan oil:
linoleic acid (polyunsaturated): 35%
oleic acid (monounsaturated): 45%
Tocopherols: 62 mg. / 100 g.
Polyphenols: 5.6 mg. / 100 g.
Carotenes: 300 mg. / 100 g.
Sterols: 160 mg. / 100 g.
Terpene alcohols: 150 mg. / 100 g.
 
In conclusion, argan oil is well balanced in essential fatty acids and has a very significant quantities of components endowed with biological activity recognized: Tocopherol, Beta-carotene, polyphenols, sterols, terpene alcohols ... Its high linoleic acid (35%) as well as its content of tocopherols and polyphenols give outstanding nutrition profile.

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