Sweet almond oil
Pale yellow fatty oil expressed from sweet or bitter almonds. Almond oil is obtained from the dried kernel of almonds.
Nutrition[edit | edit source]
Almond oil contains 32% monounsaturated oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 13% linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acid, and 10% saturated fatty acid.
Linolenic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-3 fat, is not present.
Vitamin E[edit | edit source]
Almond oil is a rich source of vitamin E, providing 261% of the Daily Value per 100 ml
Calories[edit | edit source]
When almond oil is analyzed separately and expressed per 100 grams as a reference mass, the oil provides 884 kcal of food energy, 8 grams of saturated fat.
Oleum amygdalae[edit | edit source]
- Oleum amygdalae, the fixed oil, is prepared from either sweet or bitter almonds.
- It is a glyceryl oleate with a slight odour and a nutty taste.
- It is almost insoluble in alcohol but readily soluble in chloroform or ether.
Cosmetic uses[edit | edit source]
Sweet almond oil is used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy and cosmetics. On the other hand, bitter almond oil, containing benzaldehyde, is used as a food flavoring and in perfume.
Frequently asked questions[edit | edit source]
Help answer these frequently asked questions.
- What is almond oil good for?
- Does almond oil grow hair?
- Can almond oil remove dark spots?
- Does almond oil whiten skin?
- Which oil is best for face glow?
- Is almond oil stop hair fall?
- Can we apply almond oil on face?
- Which almond oil is best for face?
- Does almond oil have side effects?
- Can I leave almond oil in my hair overnight?
- Is coconut oil or almond oil better for hair?
- What is the difference between sweet almond oil and almond oil?
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