Oiticica oil

Oiticica oil is a light-yellowish oil obtained from the seeds of oiticica tree (Microdesmia rigida) which grows mainly in Brazil.

[2] Oiticica oil is generally obtained from the kernels by crushing, pressing and expelling at high temperatures (210-220 °C) to prevent its polymerization.

The raw oil is yellowish, turning brown after oxidation.

It has also an unpleasant smell and taste, which limits its use in food and cosmetics applications.

[3][4] The fat components of oiticica oil are polyunsaturated α-licanic acid (46 – 78% of total), saturated fat mainly palmitic and stearic acids (together, 11%), monounsaturated as oleic acid (4 – 12%).