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All Red Palm Oil is Not the Same
What is the difference?
FRUIT OIL VS. KERNEL OIL
Sunshine Factor is red palm oil, but it is made from the palm fruit, not the kernel. Each red palm tree yields more palm kernel oil than fruit oil, which makes the fruit oil more valuable. Many lesser quality red palm oil products are diluted with the more abundant red palm kernel oil. Palm kernel oils do not have the same beneficial properties and will not yield the same health benefits for pets as Sunshine Factor. 
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Sunshine Factor is 100% certified organic by QAI, which means no pesticides, preservatives or other contaminants were used in growing or processing. Organic farming also helps sustain a healthy planet. We import certified organic red palm fruit oil in compliance with human quality consumption importation standards (the very highest). Sunshine Factor is pressed from the palm fruit clusters and processed using only steam and pressure; no chemical solvents are used in any stage of production.
GLASS VS. PLASTIC
Sunshine Factor is thoroughly tested for freshness and purity and shipped to our USDA-approved certified organic bottling facility, where it is bottled in glass containers in accordance with the USDA organic bottling standards. Bottling in glass helps avoid contamination issues and preserves freshness. The oil becomes liquid at 80°F (27°C), and melting is sometimes recommended for proper dosing. Therefore, we specifically do not use plastic containers, as plastic toxins may leach out and be absorbed into the oil during heating.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Sunshine Factor is a sustainable agricultural product grown on long established farms in Brazil (in accordance with USDA Certified Organic Standards), not harvested from tropical rainforests in other locations like Malaysia, Indonesia or Africa (where burning for new plantations continues to add to the destruction of tropical rainforests and threaten endangered wildlife). Our farms are a member of the Northern Plains Sustainable Agricultural Society and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). They are also certified by TransFair USA as a Fair Trade program, where workers are paid a fair wage.
Sunshine Factor
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit of the palm tree Elaeis guineensis. Due to the natural antioxidants (tocotrienols) and low content of linolenic acid (C18:3), this oil is very stable to oxidation.
COLOR AND SOLIDITY VARIATION
Because Sunshine Factor is a natural certified organic product, color and solidity may vary from batch to batch. The consistency of Sunshine Factor is also temperature-dependent. It is semi-solid at ambient temperature. Scientific analysis is conducted on each batch of Sunshine Factor to ensure consistency of composition. Phase separation is a natural property of Sunshine Factor due to its typical composition, with approximately 50% saturated fatty acids, 40% monounsaturated fatty acids and 10% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Sunshine Factor may also contain solidified fat particles called stearin (“white balls”); this is a normal occurrence with
red palm fruit oil.
TOCOPHEROLS AND TOCOTRIENOLS
Vitamin E is best thought of as a vitamin complex consisting of two therapeutic groups of compounds with vitamin E activity: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each group comprises four different isomers—alpha, beta, gamma and delta—each of which has a different biological activity and potential therapeutic benefit. Tocopherols are present in most vegetable oils and are more common in the diet than tocotrienols, which are found at relatively high concentrations in oil extracted from the fruit of the palm tree. Tocotrienols have significantly better antioxidant capabilities than tocopherols. The primary function of vitamin E is to defend cell membranes from oxidation, and the superior protective value of tocotrienols isomers over their tocopherol counterparts is due to better uptake into the cell membranes.1
BENEFITS
Natural vitamin precursors have been found to have more potent
positive health benefits and fewer side effects than synthetic sources.
Sunshine Factor:
• Is a whole food source of carotenoids (precursor to natural vitamin A, including both alpha- and beta-carotene)
• Is a non-synthetic source of 6 forms of vitamin E (tocopherols and tocotrienols)
• Is a natural, rich source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) when compared to other oils, which benefits the heart
• Has high antioxidant content for immune system support
• Contains a good balance of fatty acids
• May benefit the animal’s skin, eyes, heart and immune system by strengthening the overall nutritional status
• May improve the animal’s energy level, particularly in geriatric and pediatric patients
• Is beneficial for all aspects of the skin, coat or plumage, including dry skin, dull hair or brittle feathers
• May improve the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Is a vegetarian oil that is more stable than flax oil
• Is easy to administer because animals like the taste
• Is USDA-certified organic and Kosher-certified
• Is a sustainable agricultural product grown on Fair Trade farms in Brazil
Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Sunshine Factor may be stored in the refrigerator after opening and should be kept away from strong odors and direct sunlight. The shelf life is 18 months after production.
References and Further Reading
1. Theriault A, Chao J, et al. Tocotrienol: A review of its therapeutic potential. Clin Biochem 32(5):309-319, 1999.
2. Sundram K, Sambanthamurthi R, Tan YA: Palm fruit chemistry and nutrition. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 12(3):355-62, 2003.
3. Boateng J, Verghese M, Chawan CB, et al: Red palm oil suppresses the formation of azoxymethane (AOM) induced aberrant crypt foci (ACF) in Fisher 344 male rats. Food Chem Toxicol. Oct;44(10):1667-73, 2006.
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