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Sacha Inchi Oil

Definition

Sacha inchi oil is derived from the seeds of the sacha inchi plant (Plukenetia volubilis L.).

Quick Facts

Oleic Acid (C18:1)
6.0-11.7
Linoleic Acid (C18:2)
32.0-43.4
Linolenic Acid (C18:3)
36.2-50.0
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)
3.6-4.8
Stearic Acid (C18:0)
2.6-4.0
Lauric Acid (C12:0)
182-205
Erucic Acid (C22:1)
n.d.
Iodine Value
n.d.-0.1
Total Vitamin E (mg/kg)
1683-2240
Total Saturated Fat
Total Monounsaturated
Total Polyunsaturated
Full Fatty Acid Profile

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.
Palmitic acid (C16:0): 3.6-4.8
Palmitoleic acid (C16:1): n.d.-0.1
Margaric acid (C17:0): n.d.-0.1
Heptadecenoic acid (C17:1): n.d.
Stearic acid (C18:0): 2.6-4.0
Oleic acid / Omega-9 (C18:1): 6.0-11.7
Linoleic acid / Omega-6 (C18:2): 32.0-43.4
Linolenic acid / Omega-3 (C18:3): 36.2-50.0
Arachidic acid (C20:0): n.d.-0.1
Gadoleic acid (C20:1): n.d.-0.4
Eicosadienoic acid (C20:2): n.d.-0.1
Behenic acid (C22:0): n.d.-0.1
Erucic acid (C22:1): n.d.-0.1
Docosadienoic acid (C22:2): n.d.
Lignoceric acid (C24:0): n.d.
Nervonic acid (C24:1): n.d.

Sterols & Tocopherols

Sterols (% of total):

Cholesterol: n.d.-1.0
Brassicasterol: n.d.-0.1
Campesterol: 6.6-7.8
Stigmasterol: 23.4-27.0
Beta-sitosterol: 51.6-56.9
Delta-5-avenasterol: 4.3-8.7
Delta-7-stigmastenol: n.d.-0.3
Delta-7-avenasterol: n.d.-0.7
Other sterols: n.d.
Total sterols (mg/kg): 2080-2480

Tocopherols and tocotrienols (mg/kg):

Alpha-tocopherol: 3.0-7.0
Beta-tocopherol: n.d.-3.0
Gamma-tocopherol: 1040-1370
Delta-tocopherol: 640-860
Alpha-tocotrienol: n.d.
Gamma-tocotrienol: n.d.
Delta-tocotrienol: n.d.
Total tocopherols and tocotrienols (mg/kg): 1683-2240

Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Relative density: 0.920-0.930 (20°C)
Apparent density (g/mL):
Refractive index: 1.478-1.482
Saponification value: 185-196
Iodine value: 182-205
Unsaponifiable matter (g/kg): ≤ 5
Melting point:
δ¹³C ratio:

Authenticity Markers & Special Characteristics