Babassu oil

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Babassu Palms (Attalea speciosa)

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Babassu oil is a clear, yellow vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the babassu or cusi palm (Attalea speciosa). Attalea speciosa is native to the Amazon region of South America.

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Babassu oil (the properties of the oil are similar to those of coconut oil) is used as a food, but also in cosmetic products (soaps, skin care products). Babassu oil contains a mixture of different triesters of glycerine with fatty acids (mainly lauric acid and myristic acid). Babassu oil has caring, protecting and softening properties.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer