Ingredients
New: Olive oil for food and cosmetics
LEUGOS ingredients launches in 2018 a new olive oil brand “Oliviers d’Aude” from South of France. The oil possesses a unique organoleptic profile, stemming from the particular exposure of the trees to the salting marsh climate of Peyriac sur Mer, close to Narbone. The oil is characterized by an extremely light fruity, herbaceous and nutty aroma, which makes it very suitable for high level gastronomy, as well as for natural cosmetic applications.
Oliviers d’Aude oil is obtained from verdale-oliviere-picholine-luques-cayon fruits entirely harvested by hand on 450 selected trees and mechanically cold processed. The brand benefits from the France Agrimer label. The production is limited to about 250 l/year, which makes this oil particularly exclusive and unique.
Technical and nutrition data
| Acid value according to ASU L13.00-37 | 0.7 |
| Free oleic acid | 0.3 % |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 74 – 75 % |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 8 – 10 % |
| Saturated fatty acids | 15 – 17 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 % |
| Proteins | 0 % |
| Cholesterol | 0 % |
| Water activity | 0.645 @ 23 °C |
| Peroxide value | 10.1 |
| UV absorbance at 232 nm (native oil) | 2.23 |
| UV absorbance at 268 nm (native oil) | 0.17 |
| Specific extinction DK | < 0.01 |
| Energy value | 880 kcal/100 ml |
The exceptional suitability of Oliviers d’Aude as cosmetic ingredient is illustrated in a demonstration hydrating and anti-aging cream formula available at LEUGOS ingredients. The cream is easy to apply and is characterized by a high penetration speed, absence of oily feeling and high emolliency, providing a silky touch and appearance to the skin. Contains collagen benefit agent.
