{"id":60887,"date":"2026-10-25T10:47:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T08:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/product\/amarantova-oliia-kholodnoho-vidzhymu\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T12:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T10:54:03","slug":"amarantova-oliia-kholodnoho-vidzhymu","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/product\/amarantova-oliia-kholodnoho-vidzhymu\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold-Pressed Amaranth Seed Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

CraftOil Amaranth Oil \u00b7 Naturally occurring squalene \u00b7 Dark glass bottles \u00b7 Pressing date on the label<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Discover the distinctive qualities of CraftOil Cold-Pressed Amaranth Seed Oil, a premium plant oil valued for its naturally occurring squalene, characteristic golden-amber colour and mild, nutty flavour.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Available in 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml bottles, amaranth oil is an interesting choice for customers looking for a speciality edible oil or a plant oil for appropriate cosmetic applications.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

CraftOil produces plant oils using hydraulic cold-pressing equipment. According to our production process, amaranth oil is pressed to order, packaged in dark glass and labelled with the pressing date.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Why Is Amaranth Oil a Premium Product?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Amaranth oil is made from the seeds of amaranth, a plant cultivated for its edible seeds and other uses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One reason this oil is relatively expensive is its low oil yield. Amaranth seeds typically contain approximately 5\u20138% oil, although the actual amount varies by species, variety, growing conditions and processing method.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This means that producing a litre of amaranth oil can require substantially more raw material than producing oil from high-oil-content seeds such as sunflower.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The limited oil yield, specialised processing and characteristics of the finished product all contribute to the cost of amaranth seed oil.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Colour, Aroma and Texture<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

High-quality amaranth oil typically has a golden to amber appearance, a smooth texture and a mild, characteristic flavour that may be described as nutty or slightly grassy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Its precise colour, aroma and composition depend on the amaranth variety, seed quality, processing conditions and storage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Amaranth oil is particularly interesting because of its naturally occurring squalene, a lipid compound also found in human skin surface lipids.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What Makes Amaranth Oil Special? Naturally Occurring Squalene<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Squalene is one of the characteristic components of amaranth seed oil and an important reason for the oil’s interest in food science and cosmetic formulation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Squalene occurs naturally in human sebum and is also found in certain plant oils and other natural sources. It is widely used in cosmetic formulations, including skin moisturisers and emollient products.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Amaranth seed oil is recognised as a relatively rich plant source of squalene. Published research reports substantial variation in its concentration depending on the amaranth variety and extraction method.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some studies report squalene levels in the approximate range of 5\u20138% in amaranth oil, but these values should not be treated as a guaranteed specification for every product or batch.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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General characteristics<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Amaranth seed oil<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can contain comparatively high levels of squalene<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Olive oil<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Usually contains lower amounts of squalene, with substantial variation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Other plant oils<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Squalene levels vary by oil type and processing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These comparisons are indicative rather than a laboratory comparison of specific products.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Why <\/b><\/span><\/span>d<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>oes <\/b><\/span><\/span>s<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>qualene <\/b><\/span><\/span>m<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>atter?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Squalene is of interest in cosmetic science because of its compatibility with the lipid components of the skin’s surface. It can be used as an emollient ingredient in suitable cosmetic formulations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The presence of squalene does not, by itself, prove that an oil treats skin conditions or provides a particular medical benefit. The effects of a finished cosmetic product depend on its overall formulation and intended use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How to <\/b><\/span><\/span>c<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>heck the <\/b><\/span><\/span>q<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>uality of <\/b><\/span><\/span>a<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>maranth <\/b><\/span><\/span>o<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>il<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Because amaranth oil is a relatively expensive speciality oil, buyers may reasonably want to understand its origin, composition and authenticity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Useful quality information includes:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    The botanical source and origin of the raw material.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The oil extraction method.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Batch identification and traceability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A fatty acid profile and relevant laboratory results.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Squalene content, if a specific value is claimed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Appropriate quality documentation for food or cosmetic use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Colour and aroma alone cannot establish the purity or authenticity of amaranth oil.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    CraftOil focuses on traceable production, clear product information and batch quality checks. Where available, supporting documentation can help buyers evaluate the product more reliably than appearance alone.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n