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Cold pressed virgin grade
Folk Oils virgin sunflower oil has the best active/cost ratio among all Ω-6 rich oils. Natural vitamin E (~63 mg/100 g), comedogenicity 0, documented linoleic profile, base of choice for skin barrier repair formulas, at a lower cost than grape seed or safflower.
Cosmetics · nutraceuticals · gastronomy · clean label
Key Features
- Fatty acid profile
- Linoleic (Ω-6) 60–70% · oleic 15–25%
- Vitamin E
- ~63 mg/100 g, natural antioxidant
- Origins
- Tanzania · Burkina Faso · Nigeria · Gharb Morocco
- Cosmetics
- Comedogenicity 0 · cold pressed
COMPARISON · LINOLEIC VEGETABLE OILS
The best cost/asset ratio in Ω-6
Virgin litmus vs Ω-6 alternatives
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Virgin sunflower Folk Oils · Africa & Gharb
Linoleic Ω-6 60 – 70%Oleic Ω-9 15 – 25%Lives. E (mg/100 g) ~63mgComedogenicity 0 -
Grape seeds · Vitis vinifera
Linoleic Ω-6 58 – 78%Oleic Ω-9 12 – 25%Lives. E (mg/100 g) ~17mgComedogenicity 1 -
Safflower · Carthamus tinctorius
Linoleic Ω-6 65 – 80%Oleic Ω-9 12 – 18%Lives. E (mg/100 g) ~34mgComedogenicity 0 -
Hemp · Cannabis sativa
Linoleic Ω-6 52 – 62%Oleic Ω-9 10 – 16%Lives. E (mg/100 g) ~5mgComedogenicity 0 -
Walnuts · Juglans regia
Linoleic Ω-6 52 – 60%Oleic Ω-9 12 – 22%Lives. E (mg/100 g) ~20mgComedogenicity 2
| Oil | Linoleic Ω-6 | Oleic Ω-9 | Lives. E (mg/100 g) | Comedogenicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin sunflower Folk Oils · Africa & Gharb | 60 – 70% | 15 – 25% | ~63mg | 0 |
| Grape seeds · Vitis vinifera | 58 – 78% | 12 – 25% | ~17mg | 1 |
| Safflower · Carthamus tinctorius | 65 – 80% | 12 – 18% | ~34mg | 0 |
| Hemp · Cannabis sativa | 52 – 62% | 10 – 16% | ~5mg | 0 |
| Walnuts · Juglans regia | 52 – 60% | 12 – 22% | ~20mg | 2 |
Same oil, but with an African origin identified by batch, traceability communicable to your end customers, enforceable against your CSR commitments and verifiable by your supply chain auditors.
Four direct origins
Sub-Saharan Africa and the Gharb plain, without trading convenience.
TANZANIA
Singida & Dodoma Highlands
Oilseed belt of the Tanzanian highlands. Clay-loam soils, seasonal rain, oil content 42–48%. Referenced groups of farmers, without international trading intermediaries.
SINGIDA · DODOMA · DIRECT GROUPS
BURKINA FASO
Hauts-Bassins · Village cooperatives
Integrated sesame-sunflower cycle. Folk Oils works on both products, relationship economy and traceability on two origins from a single network of partners.
HIGH BASINS · VILLAGE COOPERATIVES
NIGERIA
Kano & Katsina States
Culture of diversification of agropastoral systems. Arid conditions, high oil content, hand harvest preserving seed integrity. Suppliers referenced over several seasons.
KANO · KATSINA · REFERENCED SUPPLIERS
MOROCCO · GHARB
Atlantic irrigated plain
Between Meknes and Kénitra, rich alluvial soils, maximum sunshine. Linoleic and mid-oleic varieties. Documented multi-terroir offering combining Moroccan and African origin.
GHARB PLAIN · DIRECT COOPERATIVES
INDICATIVE ANALYTICAL PROFILE · VIRGIN SUNFLOWER OIL FOLK OILS · HELIANTHUS ANNUUS · COLD PRESSED
60–70%
Linoleic acid Ω-6
~63mg
Vitamin E / 100 g
0
Comedogenicity
4
Direct origins identified
Composition
- Linoleic acid (Ω-6, C18:2)
- 60 – 70%, dominant
- Oleic acid (Ω-9, C18:1)
- 15 – 25%
- Palmitic acid (C16:0)
- 5 – 8%
- Stearic acid (C18:0)
- 3 – 6%
- Alpha-linolenic acid (Ω-3)
- <0.3%
- Total unsaturated fatty acids
- > 88%
- Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)
- ~63 mg/100 g, concentrated natural antioxidant
Quality & features
- Pressing
- Virgin cold pressed, active ingredients preserved
- Comedogenicity Index
- 0, universal cosmetic use
- Trans fatty acids
- 0%, without hydrogenation
- Color/smell
- Light yellow · slightly toasted note possible (blank)
- Stability
- Good in cool storage, protective natural vitamin E
- Documentation
- Complete COA · GC fatty acids · vitamin E per batch
Four target markets
COSMETICS & CARE
Skin barrier & Ω-6 formulas
Emollient linoleic profile, antioxidant vitamin E, light texture. Ideal for restorative care, serums, clean label body and hair lotions, economical alternative to grape seed and safflower.
NUTRACEUTICALS
Supplements & functional foods
Ω-6 and natural vitamin E for soft gel capsules, functional oils and well-being positioning. African origin traceability for committed brands.
GASTRONOMY
Cold seasoning
Slightly toasted note, neutral to sweet profile. Use in finishing and cold preparations, no high temperature cooking (prefer refined grade or HOSO).
PREMIUM BLENDING
Private labels CSR
Documented African and Moroccan origin, traceability and fair trade argument communicable, excluding Ukrainian anonymity.
Fair trade · quality conditioned by remuneration
Cosmetic grade virgin sunflower oil requires seeds harvested at optimal maturity, stored in good conditions and pressed quickly. A farmer with a guaranteed income can invest in these steps. Our premium price compared to bulk is the condition of the analytical quality that we deliver. Traceability to country and region of origin, each Folk Oils batch is identified down to its region and source group. Your supply chain traceability obligations are covered at origin, not to the European exporter who may have mixed the batches.
FOLK OILS MODEL VS MARKET STANDARD VIRGIN SUNFLOWER
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Folk Oils
Groups Tanzania · Burkina · Nigeria · Gharb
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2
vs standard
Convenience trader → EU presser (degraded assets)
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B2B
You
Request the technical file
Receive the blank cold-pressed technical sheet: GC fatty acid profile, vitamin E, acidity, peroxide and B2B pricing conditions. Four origins: Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Gharb Morocco. Response within 48 hours.
Target applications
- Cosmetics & skin barrier care
- Nutraceuticals & supplements
- Gastronomy & cold seasoning
- Premium blending CSR
CoA, full technical data sheet and samples on request.