TAMANU OIL (Calophyllum Inophyllum)

Tamanu oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of the nyamplung plant (Calophyllum inophyllum), which grows abundantly on the coast of Indonesia. Indonesian Tamanu oil is known to be of good quality and has the potential to be exported. Here is some information about Indonesian Tamanu oil that has export quality:

Chemical content, Indonesian Tamanu oil contains unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids, as well as bioactive compounds such as calophyllolide, inophyllum, and calophyllic acid that are beneficial for skin health.

Physical properties, Indonesian Tamanu oil has a yellowish green to dark brown color, with a characteristic odor and slightly bitter taste. It has good oxidative stability.
Tamanu oil (Calophyllum Inophyllum) has great potential as an export commodity from Indonesia. It is widely used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biofuel industries due to its antioxidant content and good emollient properties. Global demand for Tamanu oil is expected to continue to increase.
Home industry scale production could be one way to develop the Tamanu oil industry in Indonesia.