Marula Oil
Sclerocarya birrea
SKU: NNI-AI-C10501
Specifications
| CAS No. | 68956-68-3 |
|---|---|
| Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed |
| Origin | Southern Africa |
| Constituents | Cis oleic Acid (70-80%) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.905 – 0.923 |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and Oils |
Marula Carrier Oil
The users consider marula oil a wholesome oil that revitalizes and softens the skin. They fondly call it “The Elixir of Youth”. There exist several marula oil manufacturers in Africa due to their proximity to sources of marula fruits. However, the network of wholesale suppliers facilitates its distribution to users across the world.
Botany
Marula trees are also known as Morula, Cider Tree, Elephant Tree, Dania, Cat Thorn, Umganu, Mushomo, and Jelly Plum. Marula belongs to the Anacardiaceae family which has other plant members such as mango, cashew, sumac, and pistachio. Marula is a single-stemmed, middle-size, deciduous tree with a widespread crown. It grows up to 36 feet in low altitudes and woodlands of Southern, East, and West Africa and Madagascar. The tree produces green fruits with a distinct, succulent, and tart flavor.
The unripe fruits fall on the ground and then ripen with a yellow color on the soil only. They contain walnut-sized, thick-walled endocarp covering seeds and the seeds are much sought-after for their nutty flavor. The marula fruits have been a source of food, alcohol, and income. The local people use plant parts for animal fodder, leather treatment, making medicines, insecticides, dyes, construction material, and protective substances. Therefore, the tree has considerable socio-economic significance.
An Overview of Marula carrier Oil
Marula oil manufacturers derive a pale yellow to golden yellow acid oil from the seeds of marula fruits by cold-pressing. Marula oil has a slightly floral and pleasantly nutty smell and contains stratified semi-solids. It quickly penetrates the skin with a silky-smooth finish. It contains oleic, palmitic, stearic, linoleic, and arachidonic acids. The African communities used it as a moisturizer, staple food, and preservative for meat items. Marula oil has loads of antioxidants and is rich in vitamins C and E and Omega 9 fatty acids.
