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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Sacha Inchi Extra Virgin Oil
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
100% vegetable oil of organic Sacha Inchi seeds
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
Cold pressed Sacha Inchi Oil Organic Certified is a cold pressed oil obtained from the seeds of the Sacha Inchi plant grown and sustainably harvested in the Amazon jungle of Peru.
Its main benefits are:- Mechanically extracted through a cold pressing process without the use of chemicals or solvents at low temperatures preserving their essential fatty acids and tocopherols.
- It contains about 93% unsaturated fats mostly 84% polyunsaturated fats with alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3) up to 48% and linoleic acid (Omega-6) up to 36% and 9% of monounsaturated fats with Oleic acid (Omega-9). It has a little saturated fat with 7%.
- It has one of the highest contents of alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3) with up to 48% among all vegetable’s oils in the world.
- It has and ideal balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 (1.4 to 1). Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two essential fatty acids that humans must ingest because the body requires them for good health but cannot synthesize them.
- It has one of the highest concentrations of naturally occurring tocopherols mainly gamma and delta tocopherols with 1,900 mg/kg. Due to its high content of naturally occurring tocopherols:
- Our Sacha Inchi oil does not require additives or chemicals preservative to maintain its freshness and stability through time.
- Our Sacha Inchi oil has one of the highest smoke points with 255°C/491°F among unrefined vegetables oils in the market allowing it to withstand cooking over medium-high heat.
- Its tocopherols are powerful antioxidants that can inhibit the activities of free radicals in the human body. They also aid in the maintenance of an effective immune system. - Our Sacha Inchi oil is Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-free, Vegan and it is an ideal for ketogenic diet.
- Our Sacha Inchi oil has Generally Recognize as Safe (GRAS) notice (GRN No.506) by the FDA and Novel Food authorization by the European Commission declaring it safe for human consumption.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Cosmetic Uses and Properties
For personal care formulations in anti-aging creams, lotions and emulsions for the skin, liquid soaps, and products for dried and damaged skin.
- Solubility: Lipo-Soluble
- Dose of use: 1-5%
- Preservative: Free
- Sensitive & dry skins
- Atopic Skin´s preparations
- Baby treatment products
- Moisturizers
- Anti-aging formulations
- Anti-free-radicals
- DNA protection treatments
- 100% organic source of Omega Acids for cosmetology
- Excellent antioxidant and inflammatory properties
- Sacha inchi oil has a very high content of tocopherols (Vitamin E) of 190mg/100g.
- Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, blocking free radicals damage caused by exposure o UV rays. Vitamin E also boosts collagen production, helping to maintain skin elasticity and prevent wrinkle formation.
- It contains phytosterols (247mg/100g) being the main ones β-sitosterol (56,5%) and stigmasterol (27,9%). The phytosterols β-sitosterol and stigmasterol have a regenerative effect and reduce trans epidermal water loss (TEWL).
- Food Uses and Propertise
- Helps support healthy blood pressure and Cholesterol levels within a normal range.
- Contributes to enhance immunological system. Excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Due to its slightly nutty flavor
- Our Sacha Inchi oil can be consumed directly or in salad dressings, vegetables, pastas, yogurts or smoothies.
- Also, our Sacha Inchi oil can be used as a cooking oil and add Omega-3 fatty acids to homemade dishes as it is suitable for all types of cooking methods, including baking, roasting and stir -frying.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic, without foreign odors
- Taste
- Characteristic, without foreign flavors
- Soluble in
- Lipo
- Typical Properties
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Tocopherols Content
- Contaminants
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| HS Code | 1515.90.00.90 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Ac. Alpha-Linolenic (Omega 3) | min. 44.7 | — | ISO 12966-1 y 2, or AOAC 996-06, or AOCS 1h-05 |
| Ac. Linoleic C18:2 (Omega 6) | min. 32.1 | — | ISO 12966-1 y 2, or AOAC 996-06, or AOCS 1h-05 |
| Ac. Oleic C 18:1 (Omega 9) | min. 8.9 | — | ISO 12966-1 y 2, or AOAC 996-06, or AOCS 1h-05 |
| Ac. Palmitic C16:0 | 3,0 - 5,0 | — | ISO 12966-1 y 2, or AOAC 996-06, or AOCS 1h-05 |
| Ac. Stearic C18:0 | 1.0 - 4.0 | — | ISO 12966-1 y 2, or AOAC 996-06, or AOCS 1h-05 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (at 25ºC) | 0.90 - 0.93 | g/cm3 | ISO 6883. 2007 |
| Free Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid/100g) | max. 2.0 | g | ISO 660. 2009 |
| Iodine Value | 180.00 - 200.00 | g/100g | AOAC 920.158. 2005 |
| Peroxide Value (meq of O2/kg of Oil) | max. 10 | — | AOAC 965.33. 2012 or ISO 3960.2007 |
| Refractive Index (at 25ºC) | 1.475 - 1.485 | — | AOCS Cc 7-25. 2009 |
| Saponification Value | 180.00 - 210.00 | mg KOH/g of Oil | AOAC 920.160. 2005 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| E. coli | Absent | — | ISO 7251:2005 |
| Mesophilic Aerobic Plate Count | max. 1,000 | cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 or ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Salmonella | Absent/25g | — | ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha (α) Tocopherol | 0.6 | mg/100g | — |
| Beta (β) Tocopherol | 0.18 | mg/100g | — |
| Delta (δ) Tocopherol | 73.7 | mg/100g | — |
| Gamma (γ) Tocopherol | 119.7 | mg/100g | — |
| Total Tocopherols | 194.18 | mg/100g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aflatoxin B1 | max. 2 | ug/kg | LC-MS/MS |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Lead Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Pesticides | Negative | — | LC-MS/MS & GC/MS |
| Total Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) | max. 4 | ug/kg | LC-MS/MS |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Guarentees
- Non-GMO: Our sacha inchi extra virgin oil is produced without the use of any input or raw material that can proceed from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
- Allergen Free: Our sacha inchi extra virgin oil is produced without the use of any input or raw material that may contain allergens.
- Gluten Free: Our sacha inchi extra virgin oil is produced without the use of any input or raw material that may contain gluten.
- Irradiation Free: Our sacha inchi extra virgin oil is produced from sacha inchi seeds that are free from irradiation.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Process
Selecting and cleaning, dehulling, selecting, cold pressing, filtering and packing.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Seasonality
High from April to November. Low from December to March.
- Bulk Packaging
Packaging Laminated Steel Drum Laminated Steel Drum HDPE Drum HDPE Drum Net Weight 208 LT / 192 kg 60 LT/ 55.2kg 25 LT / 23 kg 22 LT / 20 kg Gross Weight 208.4 kg 62.70 kg 24.26 kg 21.1 kg Packaging Specification Laminated steel food grade / Nitrogen flushed Laminated steel food grade / Nitrogen flushed HDPE 100% Virgin / Nitrogen flushed HDPE 100% Virgin / Nitrogen flushed *All packaging materials in accordance with the current versions of the FDA and EU regulations and the guidelines of the FDA and EU for food packaging.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 months
- Storage, Shipping Conditions & Shelf Life
Store the product in a cool and dry place at room temperature under 25 ºC with relative humidity under 65% and away from sunlight. 36 months, as long as the package is store sealed at recommended conditions.