WHEAT GERM OIL
BOTANICAL NAME – Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EXTRACTION METHOD - Cold pressed
AROMA - Light
CONTRY OF ORIGIN – Ukraine
PROCESSING - Unrefined (Virgin)
SHELF LIFE - 18 months
USES - The oil is naturally rich in Vitamin E and other Tocopherols which, when combined with its high content of Omega 6 Essential Fatty acids, makes it an ideal product for dietary nutrition. The oil has excellent emollience and skin feel with a relatively low odour. The high Vitamin E content will also act as a natural preservative in any blend you create. This ultra rich, unrefined wheat germ oil is a great ingredient. Unrefined wheat germ oil is a very sensitive oil that will degrade quickly when exposed to extremes in temperature fluctuation, oxidization, and light. Refrigeration is highly recommended. Wheat Germ Oil is widely used as a cosmetic ingredient. For massage oil blends, it is recommended that you incorporate 10-15%. The dark color and heavy odor must be considered before using it.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS FATTY ACIDS OIL SPECIFICATION
Oleic – 9.6 -39% Color – Light yellow
Palmitic – 7-22% Odor - Mildly Rich
Linoleic – 30-65% Free Fatty Acids- less than 8%
Stearic Acid – 0.7-14.7% Relative Density - 0,925-0,927
Linolenic- 2.5-18% Peroxide Value - less than 10
Saponification Value- 180-195