Organic macadamia oil is extracted from the mature seed of Macadamia ternifolia by cold pressing. The light yellow oil has a nutty flavour.
Organic macadamia oil has a special composition. It contains almost 20% palmitoleic acid. The monounsaturated fatty acid is only found in animal fats in significant quantities.
Organic macadamia oil and its application:
1. In pharmaceutical industry and medicine:
According to the literature, organic macadamia oil is to gain importance as a dietary food in the future.
2. In cosmetics:
Due to the high palmitoleic acid content, organic macadamia oil is used for the manufacture of moisturizing creams, anti-wrinkle creams, sunscreens, body oils, ointments, shampoos and hair treatments.
3. Culinary uses:
Organic macadamia oil is said to be very suitable for stewing, frying and refining salads.