About
Macadamia Nut Oil is rich in oleic acid (59%). Rich in oleic acid, it adds mildness; on its own it makes a gentle soap that takes a long time to harden. Note: its fatty acid profile is incomplete (75% listed), so the calculated qualities are underestimated.
Values
Saponification value (KOH)
195
mg KOH / g of oil
Saponification value (NaOH)
0.139
g NaOH / g of oil
INS
119
Iodine value
76
How much lye for 1 kg?
For 1,000 g of Macadamia Nut Oil with 5% superfat:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
132.3 g
Potassium hydroxide (pure KOH)
185.3 g
i.e. 205.8 g of 90% pure KOH
These amounts apply to a soap made with this oil only. For a blend of oils, use the calculator.
Fatty acid profile
Incomplete profile: 75% of the fatty acids are listed.
Soap qualities (oil used alone)
Values for a soap made with 100% of this oil, compared with the recommended range for a complete recipe.
Oils with a similar profile
Fats whose fatty acid composition is closest to this one: useful to find a substitute.