One of the most stable oils

Marula oil contains a large proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidants which make the oil very stable. The fatty acid composition of marula oil includes:

• Mono-unsaturated fatty acids:
  • Oleic acid (70-78%)
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids:
  • Linoleic acid (4.0-7.0 %)
  • Alpha-linolenic acid (0.1-0.7 %)
• Saturated fatty acids:
  • Palmitic acid (9-12%)
  • Stearic acid (5.0-8.0 %)
  • Arachidonic acid (0.3-0.7 %)
  • Tocopherols, sterols and flavonoids, with antioxidant action, procyanidin, galattotannin and catechins are also found in marula oil.
  • Marula oil has a clear, light yellow colour and a nutty aroma. It has a saponification value of approximately 188-199 and a specific gravity of 0.91-0.92 (at 15°C)
• Other components include: Tocopherols, sterols and flavonoids, with antioxidant action, procyanidin, galattotannin and catechins are also found in Marula Oil.