Bitter Almond Blend FFPA

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Typically used in soaps and lotions. Used by those who need bitter almond but want to avoid complications with DEA regulations.

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Bitter Almond Essential Oil Blend (FFPA)
Rectified Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus), fractionated Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera)
FFPA - Free from prussic acid
50% dilution

Plant Origin: USA
Method: Steam distilled from dried kernals from apricot fruit (may also be obtained from kernals of cherries and plums)
Cultivation: unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Aroma: Intense, sweet, nutty with notes of cherry
Storage: Keep refrigerated and tightly capped
Key Constituent: Benzaldehyde ~ 45%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable when appropriately diluted in soaps and lotions.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable when appropriately diluted in soaps and lotions.

IFRA Certificate PDF

Powerful cherry aroma! This blend of Bitter Almond and fractionated Coconut oil is used by those who need bitter almond and want to avoid complication with DEA regulations. Blended with just enough fractionated coconut oil to allow us to sell as a blend instead of Bitter Almond. This product is also much safer than regular bitter almond oil because the prussic acid has been removed. (Prussic acid is removed from the kernels by alkali washing and rectification.)

The amount of fractionated Coconut oil does not affect saponification in soap making. Also used successfully in lotions.

Almonds for TuBishvat by Ayala Moriel
An Aroma Chemical Profile - Benzaldehyde by George S Clark

Blends well with Cocoa butter, Coffee, Jasmine, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanille, Ylang Ylang. Since it is highly volatile, the aroma fades very quickly. We've found that the addition of Vanilla Absolute or Vanilla CO2 typically helps improve the aroma stability.

Application Suggestions
Topical: Commonly used in soaps and lotions.

Internal: HEO has no suggestions for internal use. Bitter Almond without Prussic acid is listed as suitable for human consumption (GRAS). Tisserand/Young notes that the maximum adult daily oral dose is 357mg, which is about 11 drops. Since our Bitter Almond BLEND is diluted with fractionated coconut oil, the maximum oral dose of our blend is about 22 drops.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

1. We are beekeepers and use Bitter Almond to deter bees in our bee booth at fairs and demonstrations. It’s worked well, and I think it would work at a picnic if the bees are bothersome. - Amy

Safety
Potential skin irritation. Patch test on a small area first, especially for those with sensitive skin.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Arctander, Steffen, Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, page 51-53.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, pages 191-192.

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