Buriti Oil
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Buriti Oil

Mauritia flexuosa

The highest known natural source of pro-vitamin A carotenoids.

Scientific overview
INCI Name
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
CAS Number
394239-67-9
Botanical Name
Mauritia flexuosa
Extraction Method
Cold extraction of the fruit pulp
Country of Origin
Amazonian Rainforest, Brazil — wildcrafted
Appearance
Liquid
Color
Reddish
Odor
Characteristic
Shelf Life
18 months
Packaging
1L bottles up to 1000L IBC totes, depending on order volume
MOQ
1 kg
Overview

An intensely reddish lipid distinguished by its exceptional carotenoid load and monounsaturated fatty acid profile. Cold-extracted and free of solvents and preservatives, with documented antioxidant capacity and guaranteed traceability from wildcrafted Amazonian fruit.

Key Benefits
  • 01Documented antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ORAC)
  • 02High monounsaturated (oleic) fatty acid content
  • 03Free of solvents and preservatives
  • 04Highly emollient after-feel
Typical Applications
  • 01After-sun and post-exposure care
  • 02Radiance-boosting facial oils
  • 03Premium body oils
  • 04Color-tinted balms
Technical specifications

Full analytical profile.

Full technical data sheet and certificate of analysis available on request.

Physicochemical Characteristics
Acid Value< 20.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value< 15.0 meq O₂/kg
Iodine Value50 – 75 gI₂/100g
Saponification Value180 – 210 mg KOH/g
Density (25°C)0.891 – 0.998 g/mL
Refractive Index (40°C)1.4581 – 1.4709
Unsaponifiable Matter3 – 4%
Melting Point25 – 28 °C
Fatty Acid Composition
Valeric Acid0.6 – 1.0%
Palmitic Acid14.0 – 19.0%
Stearic Acid1.5 – 6.0%
Oleic Acid55.0 – 75.0%
Linoleic Acid10.0 – 15.0%
Linolenic Acid0.5 – 1.5%
Saturated22.0%
Unsaturated78.0%
Antioxidant Capacity
DPPH30 – 40% Inhibition
ORAC400 – 500 µmol Eq.Trolox/100g
Microbiology
Total Bacteria< 10³ cfu/mL
Fungi and Yeasts< 2×10² cfu/mL
Extraction Process

From raw material to finished ingredient.

01

Wild harvest of buriti fruit in the Amazon Rainforest

02

Pulp separation from the seed

03

Cold extraction — no solvents or heat treatment

04

Filtration and sealed packaging, protected from light and heat

Sustainability

Wildcrafted in the Amazon Rainforest and sourced through Amazon Oil's established supply network, combining smallholder harvesting with industrial-scale cold extraction under a single traceable chain from raw material to finished ingredient.

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