Praan Naturals Chilean Hazelnut Oil (Gevuina)

Praan Naturals Chilean Hazelnut Oil (Gevuina) is a beautiful evergreen tree that is native to regions of Chile and Argentina. The tree can reach up to 20 meters tall and bears small nuts, similar to those of the macadamia tree. Gevuina nuts (hazelnuts) consist of approximately 12% protein and 50% oil and are also rich in vitamins, minerals, lipids, sterols and antioxidants.

INCI Name: Gevuina Avellana Oil

Functions: Moisturizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Non-GMO, Organic, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified, USDA Certified

Benefit Claims: Moisturizing

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
225234-02-6

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Properties

Flavor
Mild Characteristic
Odor
Mild Natural Characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (20°C)1.4690 - 1.4710
Specific Gravity (20°C)0.915 - 0.930g/cc
Free Fatty Acid Contentmax. 2%
Acid Valuemax. 4
AspectBrilliant Clear
Peroxide Valuemax. 8mEq O2/kg
Soap0ppm
Iodine Value88 - 100
Saponification Value184 - 195
Moisture and Volatilesmax. 0.1%
Insoluble Impuritiesmax. 0.05%
PesticidesFree OP/OC
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Linoleic (C182)6 - 15%
Myristic (C140)0 - 0.5%
Palmitoleic (C161)19 - 27%
Stearic (C180)0 - 1%
Oleic (C181)32 - 48%
Linolenic Acid (C183 w3)0.5 - 6%
Arachidic (C200)0 - 2%
Lignoceric (C240)0 - 0.5%
Nervonic (C241)0 - 0.1%
Docosanoic (C220)1 - 3%
Palmitic (C160)1 - 6%
Docosaenoic (C221)5 -10%
Gadoleic (C201)2 - 10%

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