Jackfruit Seed Oil | Kathal Beej, Panasa

Jackfruit Seed Oil is a cold-pressed seed oil with a balanced profile of oleic 35–50%, linoleic 20–35% and palmitic 15–25%. The palmitic fraction gives a semi-solid character at lower temperatures.

• Also known as: Jackfruit Seed Oil, Kathal Beej Oil, Artocarpus Seed Oil
• Botanical name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: No common ingredient name listed in the EU glossary (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677)
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Light golden yellow; Mild, sweet, slightly characteristic
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Oleic acid (C18:1) (35–50%) — Emollient, deep skin conditioning
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (20–35%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (15–25%) — Skin conditioning and protective barrier
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (5–10%) — Emulsification support, skin softening

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: moisturisers, hair conditioning oils, Ayurvedic formulations and body butters.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Jackfruit Seed Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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