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Product Description
Refined Babassu Oil (Butter) from The Ingredients Store. The Babassu palm fruit is harvested after falling from heights of up to 25m. Our oil is processed in Italy from raw material produced in the Dominican Republic: the kernels are carefully extracted and cold pressed, then refined to create a clean and usable oil.
Babassu oil offers similar benefits to Coconut oil, presenting in a soft, light yellow butter format. However, it is more meticulously produced and comes at a higher price point. With kernels containing up to 60% oil, Babassu is rich in saturated fats and other nutrients.
This versatile product serves excellently as a carrier oil, boasting a virtually odourless profile that blends seamlessly with essential oils. Experience the superb quality of Babassu oil for your formulations.
INCI Listing: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Frequently asked questions
What is refined babassu butter?
It is the refined fat from the nuts of the babassu palm, Orbignya oleifera (INCI: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil). Rich in lauric and myristic glycerides, it is a white, near-odourless butter that melts on contact with skin and feels light, not greasy.
Can babassu replace coconut oil in soap and balms?
Yes, its lauric-rich profile behaves much like coconut oil, giving firm bars and a fluffy lather in soap, and a quick-melting, dry feel in balms. It also suits formulators looking for a coconut alternative.
Where does the babassu come from?
The raw babassu nuts are of Dominican Republic origin. The butter is suitable for food flavouring use, subject to the usual formulation considerations, although it does not carry food certification.
What pack sizes are available?
From 500g up to 5kg, all priced online.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00356 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil |
| CAS No. | 91078-92-1 |
| EC No. | 293-376-2 |
| Botanical Name | Orbignya oleifera |
| Plant Part | Nuts |
| Country of Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed and Refined |
| Appearance | Light yellow butter @ < 20°C, light yellow liquid at > 20°C |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Function | Emollient, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning |
| Applications | Soap bars, Body butters and balms, Lip balms, Solid shampoo and conditioner bars, Creams and lotions |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Suitable for food flavouring use, though not certified as such |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Food Allergens Declaration
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
Product Description
Refined Babassu Oil (Butter) from The Ingredients Store. The Babassu palm fruit is harvested after falling from heights of up to 25m. Our oil is processed in Italy from raw material produced in the Dominican Republic: the kernels are carefully extracted and cold pressed, then refined to create a clean and usable oil.
Babassu oil offers similar benefits to Coconut oil, presenting in a soft, light yellow butter format. However, it is more meticulously produced and comes at a higher price point. With kernels containing up to 60% oil, Babassu is rich in saturated fats and other nutrients.
This versatile product serves excellently as a carrier oil, boasting a virtually odourless profile that blends seamlessly with essential oils. Experience the superb quality of Babassu oil for your formulations.
INCI Listing: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Frequently asked questions
What is refined babassu butter?
It is the refined fat from the nuts of the babassu palm, Orbignya oleifera (INCI: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil). Rich in lauric and myristic glycerides, it is a white, near-odourless butter that melts on contact with skin and feels light, not greasy.
Can babassu replace coconut oil in soap and balms?
Yes, its lauric-rich profile behaves much like coconut oil, giving firm bars and a fluffy lather in soap, and a quick-melting, dry feel in balms. It also suits formulators looking for a coconut alternative.
Where does the babassu come from?
The raw babassu nuts are of Dominican Republic origin. The butter is suitable for food flavouring use, subject to the usual formulation considerations, although it does not carry food certification.
What pack sizes are available?
From 500g up to 5kg, all priced online.
Specifications
| Product Code | TIS00356 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil |
| CAS No. | 91078-92-1 |
| EC No. | 293-376-2 |
| Botanical Name | Orbignya oleifera |
| Plant Part | Nuts |
| Country of Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed and Refined |
| Appearance | Light yellow butter @ < 20°C, light yellow liquid at > 20°C |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Function | Emollient, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning |
| Applications | Soap bars, Body butters and balms, Lip balms, Solid shampoo and conditioner bars, Creams and lotions |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store in full, tightly closed containers in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. |
| Dietary & Ethics | Vegan · Cruelty free · Palm free |
| Food Use | Suitable for food flavouring use, though not certified as such |
| Compliance |
|
Full specification & documents
Specification, batch CoA, SDS and compliance statements for your QA files, sent by our technical team.
- Specification
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Food Allergens Declaration
- Product Statements
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Batch CoA
Delivery & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £100 (ex VAT). Orders are dispatched from our UK stock.
Bulk waxes and butters (17kg packs and larger) are £6.95 delivery per box to England, Scotland and Wales, or free on orders of £2,000 or more (ex VAT).
For delivery options, timings and charges, see our delivery and shipping information.
For returns, see our refund policy. Buying in drums or pallets? Ask us for a bulk quote.
