The Kahai Tree Caryodendron orinocense Karsten

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2 The Kahai Tree Caryodendron orinocense Karsten is an Amazon tree that grows wild along the eastern base of the Andes mountains in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. This majestic tree can reach over 40 meters in height and generates very positive environmental impacts. It captures large amounts of CO2, enhances soil, and helps in watershed renewal. It is one of the most promising species of Amazon biodiversity, reason why it has been studied for over 60 years. Unfortunately, these trees are being deforested for firewood, making it more and more difficult to find them in the wild.

3 Ancestral Uses The Kahai tree produces highly nutritious nuts, which are an important food source for communities in the region. Edible oil is extracted from the nuts, which is used for cooking as well as for skin care. The remaining flour, after extracting the oil, is rich in protein, minerals, omegas and fiber. It is used for cooking, as food supplement and to prepare nut milk. Due to the healing properties of the oil, natives use it as an emollient; in the treatment of skin irritations and burn injuries; and for cicatrization processes. The fruit peel is used as cattle feed or as compost. The shell has high heating power, with slow combustion, which makes it an excellent bio fuel. For its multiple uses, some communities have named the tree: The Vegetable Cow

4 The Company Kahai SAS is the first company in the world to industrialize this nut Amazon Almond Watch Company Video English Spanish French Its mission is "To establish the Kahai crop as an alternative for sustainable economic development in Colombia, integrating its value chain and doing research in each of its links. The company is dedicated to the production, manufacturing and marketing of Kahai tree products. It is working with government institutions for the opening of local and foreign markets for the nuts and the oil. Production currently relies upon wild harvest, which generates incomes to over 200 families. In order to offer a reliable, sustainable, traceable and larger supply, the company is promoting the plantation of hectares.

5 Social Impact Income generation for peasant and indigenous communities within conflict zones. Food safety. Illegal crops substitution. Poverty eradication (1 hectare = 1 minimum wage / month, for over 50 year). Environmental Impact Reforestation of 5000 hectares in the Amazon. Global warming counteracting. Soil enhancement. Watershed renewal. Preservation of the specie. Clean production / Zero waste. Economic Impact New economic development alternative based on Colombian biodiversity. Generates employment and development in remote regions. Sustainability Source of innovation for the cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical industries.

6 Kahai Nuts For its high nutritional value, large size and full flavor, it is considered a "Super Nut". These nuts are used in confectionary, as functional snacks and for diets. Composition: 53% Oil (89% Unsaturated); 16% Protein, 18% Dietary Fiber, 8% Carbohydrates, 3.5% Minerals. Benefits: Helps in cholesterol lowering, improves intestinal transit; provides a lot of energy with low carbs. Preparations: caramel, chocolate coated, salted, spicy, smoked and fine herbs.

7 Kahai Meal The remaining meal, after extracting the oil, is rich in protein, minerals, omegas and fiber, which makes it ideal as a food supplement. It contains over 40% protein, all essential amino acids, and is more digestible than soy meal. Nut milk is prepared from the meal, which substitutes animal milk and is used for functional beverages. Analysis Result Dry Matter 92.69% Protein (N x 6.25) 40.57% Ether Extract (Fat) 7.01% Crude Fiber 6.04% Ashes 7.04% Non Nitrogenated Extract 31.36% TDN (Calculated) 82% Digestible Energy (D.E.) Metabolizable Energy 3.62 Mcal/kg 2.96 Mcal/kg

8 Aceite para el cuidado de la piel Kahai Oil 100% Natural Anti-aging. High Penetration Capability with Dry Effect. Rich in Vitamin E, F & Retinol. Nourishes, Softens and Repairs. Use: Face, Body, Hair and Nails. Suitable for Direct Use / Leave on. Mild nutty scent that fades fast. INCI: Caryodendron orinocense Nut Oil Trade name: Kahai Nut Oil Extraction: Cold Pressed 75% Linoleic Acid (Vitamin F). Natural source of Retinol: 3 times more than Rose Hip Oil, in a more stable and non irritating molecule. 50% more Vitamin E and twice the amount of Linoleic Acid than Argan Oil. FUNCTIONS Cicatrizing Eczema and Psoriasis Anti Inflammatory treatment Burns and irritations healing Anti acne Illuminates the Skin Anti fungal Antioxidant Anti herpes Long lasting hydration Hair Protection Emollient Provides Shine and Silkiness Skin cells renewal Prevents split ends Anti wrinkle Nails strengthener Anti stretch marks

9 Kahai Oil Specifications Fatty Acid Composition A.O.C.S. Ce 1c - 89 Physicochemical Composition Characteristics Value Method Vitamin A - Retinol (Retinyl Palmitate) UI / 100 ml High Performance Liquid Chromatography HPLC. ISO Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 85 UI / 100 gr High Performance Liquid Chromatography HPLC Iodine Value 105 Wijs method NTC 238 Acid value Mg KOH / gr Peroxide value in meq. O2/kg 0,76 % Oleic Acid 7,04 meq. O2 / kg Standard volumetric assessment by NTC 218 NTC Standard iodometry 236 Saponification Value 172 NTC 335 Density 0,9173 Pycnometer method Color Yellow Organoleptic Liquid At 20ºC Solubility Soluble in Oil not in water

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11 Safe Cosmetic Use References Caryodendron Orinocense Oil, tocopherol content and use in cosmetics. Alfaro & Padilla, Central University of Venezuela Analysis of vitamin E content, antioxidant properties, SPF factor booster and emollient efficacy test. This study also includes toxicology tests, performed by the University, in animals to asses irritation and in humans to asses sensitization. Evaluation of Nuez de Barinas (Caryodendron Orinocense) for possible use in cosmetics. Alfaro & Padilla, Central University of Venezuela Potential use of the oil in cosmetics. Evaluation of the physical and chemical properties for use in cosmetic formulations.

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