Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Country of Origin
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 223747-87-3
- Ingredients
- Argan Oil
- Product Families
- Parts Used
Endosperm inside the endocarp of the fruits. The nuts used are grown in certified organic extensive plants and are collected in wild collection.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Vegan
Suitable for vegan diet:
- The product does not contain any animal derived ingredients or by-products.
- The product is not manufactured using any animal derived ingredients, processing aids or precursors.
- The manufacturer of the ingredients is appropriately separated from manufacturer of any ingredients of animal origin.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Format
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- A yellow to orange viscous oil
- Odor
- Characteristic odor.
- Taste
- Characteristic taste
- Chemical Properties
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Nutritional Information
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Trans fatty acids | max. 2 | % | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Palmitic Acid 16:0 | 10.0 - 15.0 | % | Ph. Eur. [2.4.22] |
| Stearic Acid 18:0 | 4.0 - 7.4 | % | Ph. Eur. [2.4.22] |
| Oleic Acid 18:1 | 43.0 - 50.0 | % | Ph. Eur. [2.4.22] |
| Linoleic Acid 18:2 | 29.0 - 37.0 | % | Ph. Eur. [2.4.22] |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 4.0 | mg KOH/g | Ph. Eur. [2.5.1] |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10.0 | meq O₂/kg | Ph. Eur. [2.5.5] |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | approx. 1.471 | - | Ph. Eur. [2.2.6] |
| Relative Density (20°C) | approx. 0.915 | - | Ph. Eur. [2.2.5] |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Energy | 3700.0 | kJ/100g | - |
| Fat | 100.0 | g/100g | - |
| Saturated Fatty Acids | 20.0 | g/100g | - |
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids | 45.0 | g/100g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 35.0 | g/100g | - |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 | g/100g | - |
| Protein | 0.0 | g/100g | - |
| Salt | 0.0 | g/100g | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Residual Solvents
It complies with the guideline CPMP/ICH/283/95 and CPMP/ICH/1940/00 corr. (residual solvents).
- Regulatory Information
Cross contaminations
May also contain minimal traces of soy, peanut, sesame and nuts
Cosmetic Allergens
Oil is characterized by their typical organoleptic properties. These properties originate from natural volatile components of the seeds or kernels passing into the pressed oil. The amount of the traces can vary, so that we cannot predict, whether they are analytically accessible.
Cosmetic Reg. (EC) No. 1223/2009
Does not contain substances listed in Annex II to VI of the cosmetic legislation 1223/2009 and its amendments, in their latest consolidated version, as ingredients. Contaminations with forbidden/restricted substances are not expected but not analyzed.
GMO
According to Reg. (EC) No 2018/848 Art. 11, the use of genetically modified organisms and/or any products derived from such organisms is prohibited in organic production.
CMR
The oil does not contain toxic substances The oil is food and has food quality.
Microbiological Limits
The oil is not heated during its manufacture. Due to the absence of moisture in the oil, microorganisms cannot develop. Limits for microbiology cannot be specified.
Pesticides
Complies with organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and Regulation (EU) 396/2005, attachments 1-3, in their latest consolidated version, and maximum residual limits (MRL) for fats and oils set forth. Unofficial limit of 10 ppb (re-calculated on seeds/fruits) as an orientation value for pesticide-free organic agriculture.
PAH
Limits according: Attachment to EU Reg.1881/2006 for other contaminants for food and food ingredients on its latest consolidated version.
Dioxins
Limits according: Attachment to EU Reg.1881/2006 for other contaminants for food and food ingredients on its latest consolidated version.
Glycidyls
Limits according: Attachment to EU Reg.1881/2006 for other contaminants for food and food ingredients on its latest consolidated version.
3MCPD
Limits according: Attachment to EU Reg.1881/2006 for other contaminants for food and food ingredients on its latest consolidated version.
Aflatoxins
Limits according: Attachment to German Kontaminanten VO for Aflatoxins in its latest consolidated version.
- Heavy Metals: Due to origin and manufacturing process not to expect, MRL according to annex to EU Reg. 1881/2006 applies for Pb with <0,1ppm.
- Metal Catalysts: Produced without catalysts.
- Glycol Ether: Free of glycol ether.
- Formaldehyde / Formaldehyde Releaser: Free of formaldehyde or any type of formaldehyde releaser
- Lactose, Gluten: Free of lactose or gluten
- Melamine: Free of melamine
- Novel Food: Suitable for food use, EU Reg. 2015/2283 applies but Argan oil has an approval for food use
- VOC: Does not contain volatile organic compounds according to Directive 2004/42/EC as product ingredient
- Nanotechnology: Not used and no nanomaterials added Irradiation: Not treated with ionizing radiation
- Animal Testing: Has not been tested on animals by Gustav Heess GmbH
- BSE / TSE: The oil is of vegetable origin, no risk of BSE/TSE. The supply chain of vegetable oils & fats is completely segregated from the supply of animal fat.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
- 190 kg Mild Steel Drum
- 27 kg Canisters Material HDPE
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
Dry, ambient storage (20°C +/- 5°C) under absence of direct sunlight and off-odors. Cool storage (10°C +/- 5°C) can significantly enhance quality preservation. Freezing should be avoided.
Keep in well closed, well filled containers or under inert gas, protect from light, cool and dry.