Moringa oil
Moringa oil is pressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, the drumstick tree grown across India, Africa and other tropical regions. It is high in oleic acid and contains behenic acid, a fatty acid named after ben oil, and it is relatively stable against oxidation. Brands buy it mostly for cosmetics and hair care as cold-pressed or refined oil, with smaller food use.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Pressed and filtered oil with a pale yellow color and mild odor.
Refined and deodorized oil for cosmetic formulas that need neutral color and odor.
Oil from certified organic seed, common in natural cosmetics.
Solvent-free extract offered by a few suppliers.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Store sealed, cool and away from light. The high oleic content makes it more stable than most seed oils, but it can cloud or partly solidify in cold storage because of its saturated fatty acids. Shelf life is set by the supplier specification.
Color and fatty acid profile vary with seed origin, so record them for each lot. Rotate first-expiry, first-out and warm and mix any lot that has clouded before sampling.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for Moringa oleifera (POL-NF-00519) lists the seed oil as not novel in food supplements.
Source: ec.europa.eu (opens in a new tab)Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists Moringa oleifera seed oil, an expressed fixed oil from the seed, as a non-medicinal ingredient for topical use only.
Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Distributor · Oxford, CT
Connecticut supplier, trading as Praan Naturals, of certified organic and conventional carrier oils, butters, waxes, clays and botanicals for personal care manufacturers.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include cold-pressed oil, refined oil, organic and supercritical CO2 extract. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect fatty acid profile, peroxide and anisidine values, free fatty acids, heavy metals and pesticide residues, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Store sealed, cool and away from light. The high oleic content makes it more stable than most seed oils, but it can cloud or partly solidify in cold storage because of its saturated fatty acids. Shelf life is set by the supplier specification.
The EU Novel Food status Catalogue entry for Moringa oleifera (POL-NF-00519) lists the seed oil as not novel in food supplements. Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists Moringa oleifera seed oil, an expressed fixed oil from the seed, as a non-medicinal ingredient for topical use only.
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