pomegranate seed oil, bulk oil

pomegranate seed oil Pomegranate seed oil is obtained form seeds of pomegranate(Punica granatum L.) by cold pressed or CO2 supercritical extraction. Pomegranate seed oil is an extremely rich and nutritious oil, which is a potent source of punicic and ellagic acids. It may be used for internally or externally for its cosmetic and medicinal properties. If pomegranate seed oil seems expensive, consider that over 200 pounds of fresh pomegranates are used to produce just one pound of pomegranate seed oil! Efficacy and Nutritional componentsCosmetic Use: Pomegranate seed oil contains high levels of anti-oxidants that fight free radicals and skin aging. It is commonly used in cosmetic products to revitalize dull or mature skin, assist with wrinkles, and to soothe minor skin irritations.The conjugated fatty acids give it strong anti-inflammatory properties, which help to reduce swelling and ease muscular aches and pains.Medicinal Use: Pomegranate seed oil is one of the only plant sources of conjugated fatty acids and it contains an abundant amount of punicic acid, a compound closely related to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The punicic acid found pomegranate seed oil and has been called a "super CLA" whose effect is even more potent than ordinary CLA. Scientific studies have indicated that it may support the immune system, and help the body fight against human cancers, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Pomegranate seed oil also contains phytoestrogens, similar to the estrogens naturally produced by the human body. Many women have found that using pomegranate seed oil has helped to ease symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause. To relieve the symptoms of menopause, pomegranate seed oil can be used topically as a skin moisturizer, orally as a dietary supplement.Applications XinQiDian offers Pomegranate seed oil for high quality edible oil, natural cosmetics, pharmaceutical Intermediates, nutritional supplements ,food addictive, and health-care. BOTANICAL NAME: Punica granatum L. PART OF PLANT USED: Seed ORIGIN OF RAW MATERIAL: China COUNTRY OF PROCESSING: China ISSUE DATE: Apr. 8th, 2009 PRODUCT NO.: XQD-PGSO PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS Method APPEARANCE A clear bright yellow oil with characteristic taste and odor STM 01.010 ACID VALUE, KOH mg /g: ≤4.0 AOCS Cd 3d-63 PEROXIDE VALUE, meq/kg: ≤10.0 AOCS Cd 8b-90 SAPONIFICATION VALUE,KOH mg /g: 185.0-200.0 AOCS Cd 3-25 INSOLUBLE IMPURITY, %(m/m): ≤0.05 AOCS Ca 3a-46 MOISTURE AND VOLATILES, %: ≤0.50 AOCS Ca 2d-25 RESIDUAL SOLVENT, mg/kg: Negative AOCS Ba 14-87 LEAD ppm ≤0.2 AOCS Ca 18c-91 ARSENIC ppm ≤0.2 AOAC 986.15 CADMIUM ppm ≤0.2 AOAC 986.15 MERCURY ppm ≤0.2 AOAC 971.21 FATTY ACID COMPOSITION AOCS Ce 1e-91 C16:0 PALMITIC % 1.0-5.0 C18:0 STEARIC % 0.5-3.0 C18:1 OLEIC % 3.0-7.0 C18:2 LINOLEIC % 4.0-8.0 C18:3 PUNICIC % ≥70.0 OTHERS % 0-3.0