Schilling - Argan Shell Powder

Argan Shell Powder as a Fine Ingredient

Besides their high energy content that make them an excellent biofuel, argan shells can be refined into a reddish-brown powder. As they are only available in very small quantities (approximately 1000 tons per year), they are a very precious raw material.

How are Argan Shell Powders Processed?

All the argan shells we process come from organic farming. Due to the nature reserve status of the trees, no agrochemicals are used and most harvesting organizations are certified under Ecocert or USDA standards.

The century-old know-how and method to exploit the tree and its fruits were declared intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2014. Besides, the area of around 820,000ha in the Essaouira/Agadir region is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

As part of the argan oil production, the argan seed inside the fruit kernel is pressed using a traditional method. It is the work of women at cooperative organizations that ensure fair working conditions as well as sustainable and ecological business practices. The almond-like argan core is compressed in manually operated stone mills without any additives.

Customized Grades of Argan Shell Granules

We are aware of the high demands of exclusive brands and offer various types of bespoke powders. Our processing techniques support very narrow micron ranges to ensure a homogeneous look and feel of any formulation. Besides our frequently produced grades (0-50, 300-600, 600-800 microns), we offer tailored granules in ranges such as 50-100, 100-180 or 50-300 microns.

In addition, the inside of the argan shells is covered by a white, soft fiber. While this part does not have any perceptible effect in fine powders under 300 microns, it is visible in larger granules. Therefore, we offer a method of removing these fibrous particles to ensure a homogeneous appearance of granules in the ranges 300-600 and 600-800 microns.

BioPowder is a responsible producer and supplier of high quality fruit stone powders, without any chemical addition. Sustainability is our core value and we are proud of our excellent service and product quality.
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