Candlenut oil

Candlenut oil

Candlenut oil or kukui nut oil is extracted from the nut of the "Aleurites moluccana", the candlenut or kuku'i. The candlenut originates in Hawai'i. The word "kukui" means "enlightened" in Hawai'ian. [cite web|url=http://www.oilsofaloha.com/|title=Oils of Aloha] The oil contains 19% oleic acid, 41% linoleic acid, and less than 27% linolenic acid. Candlenut oil is light yellow, with an amber tint, and has a shelf life of 6-8 months. [cite web|url=http://www.botanical.com/products/learn/oilprofile/kukui.html|title=Kukui nut oil From [http://www.botanical.com Botonaical.com] ] Historically, it has been valued as an emollient, and is currently used primarily in skin care products.

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