Sacha Inchi Oil
Product description
Sacha Inchi Oil is extracted from the Inca peanut (Plukenetia volubilis), a perennial climbing plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. The unpeeled fruit has a fat content of between 50 and 54 percent. The fruits are gathered in the Peruvian Amazon and then gently pressed.
Characteristic propertiesSacha Inchi Oil is characterised by its uniquely balanced composition of fatty acids. Up to 90 percent of the fatty acids are omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acidsHigh in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3), linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1) Contains valuable phytosterols High in antioxidants such as vitamin E, therefore highly resistant to oxidationVery broad range of uses thanks to its unique combination of multiple polyunsaturated fatty acids
Areas of application for Foods
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Characteristic propertiesSacha Inchi Oil is characterised by its uniquely balanced composition of fatty acids. Up to 90 percent of the fatty acids are omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acidsHigh in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3, C18:3), linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1) Contains valuable phytosterols High in antioxidants such as vitamin E, therefore highly resistant to oxidationVery broad range of uses thanks to its unique combination of multiple polyunsaturated fatty acids
Areas of application for Foods
- Very well suited for salads, dips and sauces
- In the industrial production of snacks, sweets, confectionary products and energy bars, Sachi Inchi Oil can be used as a source of omega-3 fatty acids without effecting the product’s shelf life.
- Stable and functional source of omega-3 fatty acids in foods that are roasted or baked during manufacture
- Used in nutritional supplements
Specifications
Categories | Oils & Fats; Omegas |
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Sales markets | Western Europe; Eastern Europe; Middle East; Asia; Australia; North America; Africa; Central/South America |
Product Applications | Bakery; Food Supplements; Natural Products; Sauces & Seasoning; Vegetarian / Vegan Products |
Product Certifications | Kosher; Natural; Organic; Sustainable; Vegan; Vegetarian |
Sacha Inchi Oil