Salbutter

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Salbutter; Sal Butter; Sal butterate; Sal Oil

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Fatty oil obtained from the seeds of the salmon tree.

Ingredient(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Stearic acid, oleic acid

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Sal butterate is used in the production of soaps and cosmetics.

In food technology, sal butterate is permitted as an additive in chocolate production. Furthermore, sal butterate is used in the food industry as a substitute for palm oil.

The so called oil cake, the pressed seeds are rich in tannins (6-8%) and are mixed into cattle, pigs and poultry feed.

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In the Himalayan region, the resin of the sal tree is used as a ritual incense (Tibetan incense).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer