BioPowder Pistachio Shell Powder
- CAS Number
- 90082-81-8
- EC Number
- 290-173-0
- INCI Name
- Pistacia Vera Shell Powder
BioPowder Pistachio Shell Powder is the raw material, the pistachio shell, is ground and sieved either into fine powders or coarser granules. It comes from local sources within a maximum of 400kg and is diligently screened to comply with the highest quality standards. Availability is very good because pistachio cultivation in Spain has become increasingly interesting in the last few years. According to official sources, 25,000 acres of land are occupied with pistachio trees. Most pistachios are grown in the regions of Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucia and Aragón.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- Texturizers & Fillers
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Exfoliant (Physical), Texturizing Agent
- Labeling Claims
Allergen-free, Contamination-free, GMO-free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan; Allergen-free; Contamination-free; GMO-free; Halal; Kosher; Vegan
- Certifications & Compliance
- Halal, Kosher
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- High Quality
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Powder
- Rinse Off
- Stick
- Oral Care Applications
- Toothpaste
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Certifications and Compliance
- Halal
- Kosher
- Cosmetics
- Eye Shadow
- Face Powder
- Foundation
- Lipstick
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Hand Cleansers
- Hand Soap
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Exfoliant (Physical)
- Texturizing Agent
- Benefits
There has been an ever growing demand for pistachios on the local and international market. Pistachios (i.e. the soft nut inside the shell) are rich in proteins and fibers, B vitamins as well as thiamin, manganese, magnesium and iron. They are considered a "superfood" and have found their way into nutritious health foods, vegan/vegetarian dishes, sweets and cereal mixe
- Pistachio Shell Granules in Personal Care
skin abrasive or exfoliator in body, face, hand, foot, lip and scalp scrubs; dental abrasive to enhance the mechanical cleaning effect of toothpastes; whitening agent, i.e. for vegan and all-natural face powders and makeup foundations; rheology modifier in solid and semi-liquid formulae (e.g. creams, balms, decorative cosmetics); carrier for pigments, aromas and perfumes; substrate for biodegradable glitter; soap texturizer or as peeling grains in soap making
