Rich in tannins and lignin, it was traditionally used for tanning. We separate, dry, and provide this raw material as a source of polyphenols.
The acorn kernel played an important role in the diet of several cultures across centuries. Besides gluten-free, the kernel nutritive value is higher in lipids, including fat-soluble vitamin E, anti-oxidants and resistant starch, and has similar proteins and carbohydrate levels when compared with cereals.
36% of shell is lignin and up to 10% are tannins, with proven antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The oak tannins extracts are also traditional mordents for textile dying, and leathers tanning.
The acorn kernel played an important role in the diet of several cultures across centuries. Besides gluten-free, the kernel nutritive value is higher in lipids, including fat-soluble vitamin E, anti-oxidants and resistant starch, and has similar proteins and carbohydrate levels when compared with cereals.
36% of shell dry weight is lignin. Moreover, it contains up to 10% of dry weight in tannins with proved antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The oak tannins extracts are also traditional mordents for textile dying.
If you are an oakwood owner, you can increase your profits by valuing acorns. We buy your acorns and help you find a suitable customer to transform them into agri-food products and make the best valorization of your oak trees ALIVE!
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With our digital platform and help we are your right partner. Our sustainable and high-quality control conditions provide acorn granulate, shell powder, and polyphenols, to be used into agri-food products, or other markets, having a sustainable impact on carbon-footprint!
Know moreGain access to this valuable forest fruit in the form of seed, granulate, flour, and other agri-food products. Healthy, low carbon footprint, delicious, and biologic products based on acorn are provided by our network of partners. We can help you find the most suitable one.
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