product description
Master plant: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.)
Opuntion (Opuntia)
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
Origin:
The plant probably comes from Mexico, it grows in South America, Australia and the Mediterranean. Opuntia ficus-indica grows shrubby or tree-like and reaches heights of 1 to 6 meters.
Characteristics and substances:
The golden yellow prickly pear seed oil contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids: linoleic acid 58 - 70%, oleic acid about 10 - 20%, palmitic acid about 1 8 - 16%, stearic acid about 0 - 5%.
Applications:
Prickly pear seed oil is mainly used in gourmet cuisine. It can be used like grape seed oil. Refine salads and raw food with a few drops of this precious fruity oil.
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