Apricot

The apricot is a small tree of around 8 to 12 meters. The three allow extreme frosty winter temperatures when they are healthy. The fruit yield ranges from 10 to 100kg per tree, depending on their cultivation. It can be harvested once a year, usually in between June trough August.

The total world production of apricots is being led by the Turkish that is responsible of around 20% of the annual production. To produce oil, the kernels are being used. The kernels have an oil content of around 45 percent and the production is like the production of almond oil. It is being produced by mechanical pressing. The apricot kernel has a high content of oleic acid and is very oxidative stable. In the cosmetics industry, it can be used as a great alternative to almond oil. It can be used as a base oil for sensitive skin, spreads well and absorbs very easily into te skin. The cake expeller is being used for animal feed and therefore contributes very efficiently to the production chain – every part of the material is being used in different industries. The product is also available in organic certified quality.