Characteristics
- Common names of vegetable oil: Hazelnut, Butternut, Divine Acorn
- Oil producing tree: Common Walnut
- Botanical name: Juglans regia
- Botanical family: Juglandaceae
- Origin (country where the oil is grown): France, Asia
- Part of plant: Dried kernel
- Oxidative potential: Very sensitive
Organoleptic properties
Botanical and organoleptic characteristics may vary according to the production conditions (country, sun, organic production, etc.).
- Colour: yellow-green or golden
- Aroma: fruity, nutty
- Texture: Coarse
- Flavour: Perfumed and pronounced
Fatty acid composition
The composition of vegetable oils is strongly influenced by the conditions under which they are produced.
In order to guarantee its quality, it is advisable to choose an extra virgin olive oil obtained by cold pressing, preferably of organic origin.
Monounsaturated AG:
- 15 to 23% oleic (omega 9)
Polyunsaturated fats:
- 53 to 55% linoleic (omega 6)
- 12 to 15% alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3)
Saturated fatty acids
- 5% palmitic
- 3% stearic
Other active ingredients:
- Vitamins: E, K1
- Polyphenols, Phytosterols
Advantages
- Mild laxative and purgative
- Protects the nervous system and brain cells
- Antiparasitic
- Antilithiasis
- Antianemic, antirachitic
- Hypocholesterolemic
- Decreases triglyceride levels
- anti-inflammatory
- Antiplatelet aggregation
- Prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Prevention of atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness
- Reducing the risk of stroke
- Prevention of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment
Indications
- Alzheimer's disease (prevention, in combination with an adapted diet and medical monitoring)
- Anaemia (prophylaxis, in combination with an adapted diet and medical supervision)
- Arteriosclerosis (prophylaxis, in combination with an adapted diet and medical supervision)
- Atherosclerosis (prophylaxis, in combination with a modified diet and medical monitoring)
- Kidney stones (prophylaxis, in combination with adapted diet and medical follow-up)
- High cholesterol (in prevention, in combination with an adapted diet and medical monitoring)
- Constipation
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Osteoporosis (preventive)
- Intestinal parasites
- Cardiovascular disease (prevention, dietary modification and medical follow-up)
- Digestive disorders
- Inflammatory diseases (prophylaxis)
- Nervous disorders
- Neurological or cognitive disorders (preventive)
- Mature, wrinkled skin
- Dull, dehydrated skin
- Damaged skin, scars
- Dull, dry hair
Precautionary measures
As a precaution, people with nut allergies should avoid consuming walnut oil or using it on their skin.
It is highly recommended to choose an organic virgin walnut oil.
Vegetable walnut oil cannot be heated due to its high oxidative potential.
It should be stored in the refrigerator, away from air and light, and purchased in small containers.