Moringa oil possess high nutrients and application value but is not widely known. First recorded study on the composition of the oil was carried out in 1848 which disclosed a fatty acid with a high melting point. Due to the behenic acid, this oil received its commercial name. A number of studies have been carried out to determine the composition and characteristic features of this oil. A lot of researchers are discovering about the use of this oil for new applications in different fields.Cold pressed moringa seed oil produced is pale yellow in color, non-drying with a mild nutty flavor. The seed kernel contains on average 40% by weight oil. Due to its density and unique properties, it finds use as thin film lubricant for light weight machinery that include calculators, watches etc. This oil has been used in effleurage process used in the fragrance extraction from flower petals. This oil finds use in fragrance manufacturing industry and personal care product formulations.

Moringa oil possess high nutrients and application value but is not widely known. First recorded study on the composition of the oil was carried out in 1848 which disclosed a fatty acid with a high melting point. Due to the behenic acid, this oil received its commercial name. A number of studies have been carried out to determine the composition and characteristic features of this oil. A lot of researchers are discovering about the use of this oil for new applications in different fields.Cold pressed moringa seed oil produced is pale yellow in color, non-drying with a mild nutty flavor. The seed kernel contains on average 40% by weight oil. Due to its density and unique properties, it finds use as thin film lubricant for light weight machinery that include calculators, watches etc. This oil has been used in effleurage process used in the fragrance extraction from flower petals. This oil finds use in fragrance manufacturing industry and personal care product formulations.