Almond oil is derived from the kernel of almond fruit (Amygdalus communis L.).
Caproic acid (C6:0): n.d.
Caprylic acid (C8:0): n.d.
Capric acid (C10:0): n.d.
Lauric acid (C12:0): n.d.
Myristic acid (C14:0): n.d.-0.1
Palmitic acid (C16:0): 4.0-9.0
Palmitoleic acid (C16:1): 0.2-0.8
Margaric acid (C17:0): n.d.-0.2
Heptadecenoic acid (C17:1): n.d.-0.2
Stearic acid (C18:0): n.d.-3.0
Oleic acid / Omega-9 (C18:1): 62.0-76.0
Linoleic acid / Omega-6 (C18:2): 20.0-30.0
Linolenic acid / Omega-3 (C18:3): n.d.-0.5
Arachidic acid (C20:0): n.d.-0.5
Gadoleic acid (C20:1): n.d.-0.3
Eicosadienoic acid (C20:2): n.d.
Behenic acid (C22:0): n.d.-0.2
Erucic acid (C22:1): n.d.-0.1
Docosadienoic acid (C22:2): n.d.
Lignoceric acid (C24:0): n.d.-0.2
Nervonic acid (C24:1): n.d.
Sterols (% of total):
Cholesterol: n.d.-1.0
Brassicasterol: n.d.-0.3
Campesterol: 2.0-5.0
Stigmasterol: 0.4-4.0
Beta-sitosterol: 73.0-86.0
Delta-5-avenasterol: 5.0-14.0
Delta-7-stigmastenol: n.d.-3.0
Delta-7-avenasterol: n.d.-3.0
Other sterols: n.d.-6.0
Total sterols (mg/kg): 1590-4590
Relative density: 0.911-0.929 (25°C)
Apparent density (g/mL): —
Refractive index: 1.468-1.475 (20°C)
Saponification value: 183-207
Iodine value: 85-109
Unsaponifiable matter (g/kg): ≤ 20
Melting point: —
δ¹³C ratio: —
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