Pricky Pear

Prickly pear vegetable oil is a highly valued oil extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear cactus plant. This oil has several industrial applications due to its unique chemical composition and properties. If you are a buyer interested in purchasing wholesale quantities of this oil, this technical guide provides essential information that can help you make informed decisions.

Synonyms: Prickly pear oil is also known as cactus seed oil or Barbary fig oil.

Botanical names: The botanical names for prickly pear cactus are Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia dillenii, and Opuntia megacantha.

Growing locations: The prickly pear cactus is native to the Americas, but it is also grown in several other regions, including the Mediterranean, Australia, and Africa. Some of the largest producers of prickly pear vegetable oil include Mexico, Tunisia, Morocco, and the United States.

Part of the plant used: Prickly pear vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear cactus plant. The seeds contain about 5% to 10% oil, which is extracted using cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods.

Chemical composition: Prickly pear vegetable oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It also contains tocopherols (vitamin E), carotenoids, and phytosterols, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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    Name :Atlassence

    Type :Mix

    Headquarters :Morocco

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    Name :Afrika Botanicals

    Type :Distributor

    Headquarters :South Africa

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    Name :Morganico

    Type :Producer

    Headquarters :Morocco

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    Name :Morganico

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    Headquarters :Morocco

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    Name :BABA SIDI Herbs

    Type :Producer

    Headquarters :Morocco

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    Name :ALOA BIBEN

    Type :Producer

    Headquarters :Morocco

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    Name :Argamar

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    Headquarters :Morocco

  8. Type :Carrier Oils

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    Name :Naissance Natural Ingredients

    Type :Distributor

    Headquarters :United Kingdom

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    Name :The Perfumery

    Headquarters :United States

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