Product Page- Walnut Carrier Oil

Walnut carrier oil is primarily extracted through two methods: cold pressing and solvent extraction. The cold pressing method is favored for its ability to preserve the oil’s natural nutrients, while solvent extraction is more commonly used for larger-scale industrial production.

1. Cold Pressing:

   • Nut Selection and Cleaning: Mature walnuts are collected, cleaned, and dried to remove moisture.
   • Crushing and Pressing: The nuts are then crushed, and the oil is extracted through mechanical pressing without the application of heat. This ensures that the oil retains its full range of beneficial nutrients, including essential fatty acids and antioxidants.
   • Filtration: The extracted oil is filtered to remove any solid particles, resulting in pure, unrefined walnut oil with a rich, nutty aroma and deep golden color.

2. Solvent Extraction:

   • Solvent Treatment: In this method, crushed walnuts are treated with a solvent, such as hexane, to extract the oil.
   • Evaporation and Refining: The solvent is then evaporated, and the oil is refined to remove impurities. This process may lead to some loss of nutrients but allows for a higher yield of oil.
   • Refined Oil: Solvent-extracted walnut oil is lighter in color and has a more neutral aroma but lacks some of the beneficial compounds found in cold-pressed oil.

Cold-pressed walnut oil is typically preferred for cosmetic and therapeutic applications due to its higher nutritional content and superior quality.