Perilla oil

High content of Omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid

Especially high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Compared with other plant oils, perilla seed oil consistently contains the one of the highest amount of omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids in average at 54–64%.

Perilla oil
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Our Perilla oil qualities

We carry Perilla oil in the following qualities for you

Usage

  Öle & Fette für die Kosmetikindustrie
Cosmetics
Öle & Fette für die Lebensmittelindustrie
Food
Öle & Fette für die Pharmaindustrie
Pharmaceutics
Perilla oil cold pressed  
Organic perilla oil virgin  
INCI name: Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
CAS number: 90082-61-4
Botanical name: Perilla frutescens, Labiatae; Perilla ocymoides, Labiatae

Perilla plant & perilla seed

Perilla oil is obtained from the seeds of the perilla plant (Perilla frutescens, Labiatae; Perilla ocymoides, Labiatae), also called sesame leaf or black nettle. The annual plant reaches a height of between 30 - 60 cm in temperate climate. However, heights of up to 2 metres are also possible. The seed has an oil content of about 35 to 45 %.

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Cultivation & yield

The origin of the plant is in East Asia, today the main cultivation areas are India, China and Japan.

Background / history

In many Asian countries perilla is an important spice herb to which healing powers are attributed.

190 kg
Drum

27 kg
Canister


General durability: canister 12 months, drum 18 months

Nutritional values & composition

Nutritional value (per 100g)
Energy 3,700 kJ / 900 kcal
Fat 100 g
Saturated fatty acids 8 g
Monounsaturated fatty acids 14 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids 78 g

Fatty acids ratio

Composition

C18:1 Oleic acid 10 – 22 %
C18:2 Linoleic acid 11 – 20 %
C18:3 Linolenic acid 44 – 70 %

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We offer Perilla oil in the following packaging units:

  • 190 kg
    Drum
  • 27 kg
    Canister

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