INCI name: | Macadamia integrifolia |
Part used: | Nuts |
Extraction method: | Cold pressing |
CAS No.: | 128497-20-1 |
Origin: | Australia |
Appearance : | Clear and transparent oily liquid |
Odour: | Macadamia characteristic odour |
Relative Density(20℃): | 0.912~0.920 |
Refractive index(20℃): | 1.4610~1.4680 |
Acid value (mgKOH/g): | ≤2.0 |
Moisture and volatile matter (%): | ≤5.0 |
Soap change value: | 188~200 |
The main fatty acid composition (%): | Brown lv acid (C16:0): 7.4 ~ 11.5 |
The oil acid (C18:2):5.0 ~ 15.0 | |
Oil acid (C18:1):40.0 ~ 80.0 |
Macadamia integrifolia is a tree in the Proteaceae family, native to Queensland in Australia. other common names are macadamia nut,bauple nut, Queensland nut or nut oak. This species is a small tree; its leaves are simple with toothed margins and are 7 to 15cm in length. The flowers are white or pinkish followed by woody, rounded fruits which are 2 to 3.5cm in diameter. It has been introduced to Mexico and has done well in the states of Michoacán and Jalisco. The trees will survive in hardiness zones 10 and 11. |