Description
Olive oil pomace is a staple in any maker's collection. You'll love how thick and moisturizing it feels in handmade soap.
Compared to pure olive oil, pomace creates a slightly harder bar. It also lightly accelerates trace.
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FAQ
Q. What is the difference between Pomace Olive Oil and Pure Olive Oil?
A. Pure Olive Oil is the first extraction from the olives. Pomace Olive Oil is extracted from the byproduct of that first press. It is slightly darker and tends to accelerate trace more quickly in cold process recipes.
Q. Where is the Olive Oil Pomace sourced from?
A. It is sourced from Spain.
Q. Can Olive Oil Pomace be substituted for Pure Olive Oil in cold process recipes?
A. Yes, they share the same SAP values and can be swapped directly. Just note that pomace accelerates trace faster, so be prepared to work more quickly.
Q. How is the Olive Oil Pomace packaged in the 7 lb and 35 lb sizes?
A. The 7 lb size comes in a 1-gallon jug. The 35 lb size comes in a 5-gallon bucket without a spout.
Product Details
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Vegan
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Palm Free
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Recommended for Cold Process
Specifications
- Melting Point: Liquid at room temperature
- Oil Color: Light Yellow
- SAP (bar) Value: 0.13
- KOH (liquid) Value: 0.19
- Scent of Oil: Green
- Ingredients (Common Name): Olive Oil - Pomace
- Ingredients (INCI Name): Olea Europaea Oil
- Extraction Method: Extracted from the last bits of paste leftover from pressing extra virgin olive oil
- Shelf Life: 2 years
- Shelf Life Details: Shelf life begins on the date of manufacture and is defined as the shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly. The shelf life is offered as a general guideline.
- Usage Instructions: Cold process soap up to 100 percent. Lotions and creams up to 10 percent. Balms up to 10 percent.
- Recommended for Cold Process: yes
- Recommended for Melt and Pour: no
- Recommended for Bath Bombs: yes
- Eye Safe: yes
- Lip Safe: yes
- Vegan: yes
- Palm Free: yes
- Paraben Free: yes
- Biodegradable: yes
- Shipping Restrictions: No Shipping Restrictions
FAQ
Q. What is the difference between Pomace Olive Oil and Pure Olive Oil?
A. Pure Olive Oil is the first extraction from the olives. Pomace Olive Oil is extracted from the byproduct of that first press. It is slightly darker and tends to accelerate trace more quickly in cold process recipes.
Q. Where is the Olive Oil Pomace sourced from?
A. It is sourced from Spain.
Q. Can Olive Oil Pomace be substituted for Pure Olive Oil in cold process recipes?
A. Yes, they share the same SAP values and can be swapped directly. Just note that pomace accelerates trace faster, so be prepared to work more quickly.
Q. How is the Olive Oil Pomace packaged in the 7 lb and 35 lb sizes?
A. The 7 lb size comes in a 1-gallon jug. The 35 lb size comes in a 5-gallon bucket without a spout.