Sweet Apricot Kernel

Product Description

**Organic Sweet Apricot Kernel** Name | Apricot Kernels **-|**- Flavour | Typical of apricot kernels. Free from Strong, Flat, or foreign flavours Odor | Characteristic Apricot Kernels Size | **0 grains/*0g Moisture | Max 6 % Purity | Around *9.*0 % Broken kernels | Max 5 % Bad kernel of obscure | Max 5% Aflatoxins | Max 4 PPB ** Health Benefits ** 1.High In Vitamin E Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps combat free radical damage to cells and DNA, supports the immune system and promotes healthy skin and hair. One tablespoon of almond oil provides *5% the DV of vitamin E. 2.Good Cholesterol One study found that using almond oil in place of regular vegetable oil helped decrease bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. 3.Skin Health The high level of vitamin E in almond oil is said to do wonders for the skin. It hydrates and moisturizes, has been used as a treatment for itchy and dry skin, and may help skin conditions like eczema. Almond oil should be used sparingly on the face as the oils can clog pores and cause acne breakouts. 4.Healthy Hair Almond oil is full of omega*6 fatty acids, which helps to strengthen the hair, moisturizes the scalp and promotes hair growth. 5.Sore Muscles & Joints Almond oil is often used in massage because it is believed to provide relief to achy joints and sore muscles. 6.Pain Reliever Recently, almond oil has been used as a pain reliever similar to aspirin. More studies are needed to know its effectiveness as a pain reliever when taken internally, but some reports are promising. 7.Digestive Health The fatty acids in almond oil help digestion and aid in the absorption of nutrients. 8.Stress Relief Almond oil has a soothing scent and can have calming effects that may help reduce stress levels. 9.Brain Health Omega*6 fatty acids are believed to be essential for maintaining healthy brain tissue. Though this may be essential in preventing a variety of brain conditions, almond oil alone will probably not make you smarter. ** Nutrition ** Nutrient | Amount per Tbsp (*3.5g) | % Daily Value | Comment Water | 0 g | 0 % | Protein | 0 g | 0 % | Fat | *3.5 g | *1% | *6% monounsaturated, *6% polyunsaturated and 8% saturated fatty acids Cholesterol | 0 g | 0 % | Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % | Fiber | 0 g | 0 % | Phytosterols | *5.9 mg | NA | Mainly ?-sitosterol Vitamin E | 5.3 mg | *6 % | One of the best dietary sources of vitamin E Vitamin K | 0.9 mcg | 1 % | Other vitamins | 0 mg | 0 % ** Introduction ** Sweet almond is a plant. It produces kernels (nuts) that are a familiar food. Sweet almond oil, prepared by pressing the kernels, is used to make medicine. Sweet almond is used as a mild laxative, and as a remedy for cancer of the bladder, breast, mouth, spleen, and uterus. Some people apply sweet almond directly to the skin to soften chapped skin, to soothe mucous membranes, and to kill germs. Sweet almond is also used to dissolve certain medications in a liquid so they can be given as shots.