Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang oil is reckoned to be one of the top ten selling essential oils globally. It is sold for its highly sensuous and soothing […]
Oils
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is an essential oil extracted from various Pelargonium species but predominantly from Pelargonium graveolens. It serves as a floral substitute for rose […]
The Many Uses And Benefits Of Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil is regarded as one of the essential oils for cleansing the skin, giving a lift to drinks and adding that refreshing sharpness to […]
Njangsa – Possessor Of Conjugated Linolenic Acid Isomers
Many of us in Europe are probably not familiar with Njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotii) but it is a commercially important crop of West Africa. Seed oil […]
Neem Seed Oil
Neem Seed Oil is an important product used mainly as an insecticide. The oil is extracted from the Neem Tree (Azadirachtin indica). A herbal insect […]
Sunflower Oil: Composition, Properties, and Uses
Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus), is a widely used vegetable oil with applications spanning from culinary to industrial […]
Cod Liver Oil: 11 Nutritional Health Benefits
Cod liver oil has been an age-old remedy for well over a hundred years. It is a nutrient-dense oil derived from cod fish. It is […]
Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.)
Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) is a perennial vine-like plant of the Euphorbiacaea family and native to Peru and nowadays found throughout tropical South America […]
Post-prandial Blood Glucose And LDL Cholesterol Improved By Ingesting Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Olive oil is one of the major ingredients in the Mediterranean diet. We see this oil in salad dressings, and as a bulk liquid or […]
Bolster The Mediterranean Diet With More Nuts And Olive Oil To Improve Heart And Brain Health In The Elderly
♦ Mediterranean diet with more nuts and olive oil has been shown to improve heart and brain health ♦ The low fat diet also sees […]
Buglossoides Oil
♦ The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has now classed Buglossoides oil as a safe novel food ingredient following initial concerns over its safety by […]
The Joy Of Olive Oil
Olive oil, that slightly greenish golden unctuous liquid filling so many bottles is one of the key elements in a great dressing or when lightly […]
Avocado oil: Health and Functional Properties
Avocado oil is one of the healthiest dietary oils available for the nutritionist and for culinary use. We explore some of its properties here. The […]
The Properties Of Bergamot Peel Essence And Juice
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau) is a citrus fruit that is restricted in cultivation to the narrow coastal Reggio Calabria region in Southern Italy. […]
Olive Hydroxytyrosol
It has been well-known that olives, as part of the Mediterranean diet have many beneficial health effects, especially where the heart and joints are concerned. […]
Mikania micrantha (Bitter Vine, Climbing Hemp, American Rope, Mile-A-Minute Vine)
The Bitter Vine is a tropical plant (Mikania micrantha: Family: Asteraceae) that grows vigorously in very high humidty, generally light or poor soils in all […]
Flaxseed – The Oil And Its Benefits
♦ Flaxseeds contain a range of active components which could reduce the disease factors associated with Metabolic Syndrome (MS) as well as help ameliorate cardiovascular […]
Fat Crystallization
Fat crystallization is a complex phenomenon that plays a crucial role in various industries, especially in food processing, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This process involves the […]
The Chinese Olive
The Chinese olive (Canarium album L.), is known in its native home, China as Ganlan and Qingguo. It is a member of the Burseraceae family. It is widely […]
Jatropha Seed Oil – A Better Biodiesel
The Jatropha plant is a wide ranging perennial with a quick growth and almost 60 years longevity. It appears to survive both tropical and arid conditions, […]