Wholesale Almond Oil Suppliers

Almond oil grades, uses, and bulk procurement considerations

Sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis) is one of the most commercially traded specialty vegetable oils, serving both food and personal care supply chains. The distinction between cosmetic grade and food grade is the primary decision for wholesale buyers. Cosmetic-grade refined sweet almond oil must meet pharmacopoeial standards (BP, Ph.Eur., or USP) for purity, acid value, peroxide value, and heavy metal content. Food-grade almond oil requires ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certification alongside a Certificate of Analysis confirming FFA below 0.2%, peroxide value below 10 meq/kg, and moisture below 0.1%. Cold-pressed (unrefined) almond oil retains natural tocopherols, phytosterols, and minor fatty acids that give it commercial value in premium cosmetics and nutraceuticals, commanding a 30–60% price premium over refined grades. For large-volume procurement — typically 200-litre drums, 1,000-litre IBCs, or 20,000-litre ISO tanks — refined grades are the standard. Global almond oil supply is closely linked to almond kernel harvests in California, Spain, and Australia, with oil yields of approximately 45–55% from the kernel. Key verification points for wholesale buyers: Certificate of Analysis (acid value, peroxide value, iodine value, saponification value), Certificate of Origin, organic certification where required, Halal or Kosher certification for relevant markets, and pharmacopoeial compliance documentation for cosmetic applications. MOQ typically starts at one 200-litre drum for trial orders and one FCL (20,000 litres) for commercial supply.

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