Plum oil, BIO - 250 ml

History ##An unassuming fruit with an imaginative history Plums, at first glance, are an unassuming fruit, not generally attributed with any particular significance. However, their role extends far beyond plum cake. Historically, they played an important part in the development of early societies, and it is only thanks to Slavic tribes that we Europeans can also enjoy them. [1,2]

Exceptional oil from kernels Initially, plums were cultivated primarily for their juicy pulp, and the remaining stones were not further utilised. However, the advent of advanced technologies led to the creation of an exceptional oil pressed precisely from these leftover plum kernels. Due to its outstanding properties, plum oil has become popular not only in the food industry but also in cosmetics. [1,3]

Composition and properties ##Essential fatty acid linoleic acid The main fatty acid contained is oleic acid, which makes up to 70% of the total fatty acid content. However, the interesting nutritional properties of plum oil are primarily due to the essential omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid, present in an amount exceeding 20%.

Golden hue and naturally delicate aroma Organic plum oil has a light golden hue and a very delicate to neutral aroma, which is typical for this type of oil. An intense almond or marzipan aroma is not its natural characteristic. On the contrary – it is precisely the unassuming aroma that indicates minimal technological intervention and the preservation of the oil's natural composition. A more pronounced aroma usually only appears during heating, refining, or partial oxidation, when aromatic substances are released and enhanced. Thanks to gentle pressing, the oil retains its purity, delicacy, and stability.

Production method Cold pressing – the oil is obtained from plum kernels at a temperature not exceeding 40 °C. The oil is intended exclusively for cold cuisine.

Usage ##For cold cuisine and delicate dishes

Organic plum oil is naturally neutral – without a strong taste or aroma. It stands out primarily for its composition and high content of quality fatty acids, which make it a nutritious oil for cold cuisine. You can use it in salads, pasta, cold dressings, and finished dishes as a source of fatty acids.

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Sources [1] SAVIC, Ivan M. and Ivana M. SAVIC GAJIC. Optimization study on extraction of antioxidants from plum seeds (Prunus domestica L.). Optimization and Engineering. 2021, (22), 141–158. [2] MAHMOOD, Azhar, Rehana AHMED and Shaheen KOSAR. Phytochemical screening and biological activities of the oil components of Prunus domestica Linn. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society. 2009, (13), 273–277. [3] SAVIC, Ivan, Ivana SAVIC GAJIC and Dragoljub GAJIC. Physico-Chemical Properties and Oxidative Stability of Fixed Oil from Plum Seeds (Prunus domestica Linn.). Biomolecules. 2020, (10), 3–11. "