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Batana Oil Bulk / Wholesale UK & International (Elais Oleifera & Elais Guineenses) – Organic & Unrefined

Jostylin Naturals is a UK-based supplier of Batana oil (South American palm kernel oil) with representative offices in Honduras. Our Batana oil is 100% pure, unrefined, and made from the finest Honduran kernels. We also sell the West African palm kernel oil and the Honduran OxG hybrid kernel oil.

We keep all our oils natural—no additives, just rich nutrients your hair and skin will love. Don’t just take our word for it—the oil is a bestseller on Etsy. Check out our Etsy reviews on this link to see what our customers are saying.

If you’re interested in purchasing in bulk, please carefully read the below information about the different types of oils we sell and how they are produced, to fully understand what you’re buying.

What is Batana Oil?

Scientifically speaking, Batana oil is Elaeis oleifera kernel oil. It is also known as the American palm kernel oil and comes from La Mosquitia, Honduras, but is also found in Colombia, Venezuela and various other South American countries like Brazil, where it is known as Caiaué oil.

The West African kernel oil comes from the same type of seed—the kernel of the palm fruit.  The West African oil is Elaeis guineensis kernel oil. Not to be mistaken with palm oil, which comes from the fruit. See image below.

As mentioned, we sell 4 types of kernel oils:

• Honduran Pure Elaeis Oleifera (Original wildcrafted Batana oil from the rainforest of La Mosquitia, Gracias a Dios department). It is a ”made-to-order” artisan oil sold in small gallons with a limited supply –  not mass-produced. The oil is made fresh upon receipt of payment and shipped out within a week of ordering (depending on volume). Retailers usually sell this oil in small pots at higher prices). Each gallon is 3.2kg. Large orders of 10 gallons or more are shipped with DHL directly from Honduras and come with a certificate of authenticity. Shipping is included in the price. You have the option to select ”free shipping” during checkout. MSDS and Certificate of Analysis can be provided upon your request.
• Honduran OxG Hybrid (Hybrid palms (oleifera × guineensis, often called “OxG”) have been developed for their better oil profile — more unsaturated fats, carotenoids, disease resistance or other desirable traits. The hybrid oil hails from central Honduras. Sold in gallons. Each gallon is 3.2kg. Large orders of 2 gallons or more are shipped with DHL directly from Honduras and come with a certificate of authenticity. Shipping is included in the price. You have the option to select ”free shipping” during checkout.
• African Standard (Crafted entirely from Elaeis Guineensis kernel seeds hailing from West & Central Africa – Ghana, Togo, & Cameroon). Oil is pure and heated by mixing the extracted kernel oil with the crushed kernel seeds. Sold per kg but packed in gallons. Shipping is included in the price. You have the option to select ”free shipping” during checkout.
• African Premium: (Crafted entirely from Elaeis Guineensis kernel seeds hailing from West & Central Africa – Ghana, Togo, & Cameroon). Oil is pure and not mixed with the crushed kernel seeds. Sold per kg but packed in gallons. Shipping is included in the price. You have the option to select ”free shipping” during checkout.

The smaller pots of our pure Oleifera Batana oil are shipped from our warehouse in the UK. Large orders (of 3 kg or more for the West African or 3 gallons or more for the Honduran) are shipped via DHL or UPS directly from their respective regions (from Honduras or West Africa), depending on which one you purchase.

Listed prices include shipping. For orders exceeding 3kg, we can send with Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) at no extra cost, for a swifter customs process.

If you’re after 100kg of oil or more, we also offer sea freight (55 days shipping time) from both Honduras or West Africa, which reduces the overall price by 35%. Please contact info@jostylin-naturals.com for further information.

We supply phytosanitary certificates, stability tests, certificates of authenticity, and safety data sheets (MSDS) for each order. You can purchase here on this page or shop with confidence on our Etsy page, linked below at the end of this page.

This video explains everything you need to know about batana oil, how it’s produced and the common features. You can also continue reading for more detailed information.

How is Batana Oil Produced?

What’s the Difference Between West African Batana and Honduran Batana?

Composition and Benefits

Although the Honduran oil is what is technically known as Batana, we also sell the West African palm kernel oil alongside as a separate product because it is rich in lauric acid, a very potent fatty acid known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s great for strengthening hair and works well for people with acne-prone or eczema-prone skin since lauric acid helps prevent clogged pores and irritation.

Honduran Batana oil, on the other hand, contains more oleic and linoleic acid. These fatty acids are also great for dry skin and hair and are excellent moisturizers.

For further information on the fatty acid composition of these oils, here’s a more detailed article titled Is Batana Oil Palm Kernel Oil?

Are all Honduran oils Elaeis oleifera?

Not quite. Even if you purchase batana oil from Honduras, it doesn’t guarantee it will be pure Elaeis oleifera. While Elaeis oleifera is native to Central and South America—including Honduras—its presence is mostly limited to wild populations rather than plantations. Most palm plantations in South America, including Honduras and Colombia, are, in fact, Elais guineensis (the African palm). Ironically, Honduras is one of the largest exporters of African palm oil, exporting tonnes higher oil per year than the native West African countries where the oil hails from.

In Honduras, Elaeis oleifera is a wild plant only found in the La Mosquitia (Gracias a Dios) department. What the Miskito people make by hand from wild palms is artisanal, small-batch, and far too limited for export in tonnes. The native Honduran palm produces so little oil that it has never been farmed on a commercial scale. Demand is high and production is slow, limited to a few gallons per batch.

You can purchase the pure Honduran oleifera from La Mosquitia on this page. This oil comes at a higher price. To ensure we meet demand, we recommend purchasing no more than 10 gallons per order, as all our oils are ‘made to order’.

If you’re after a regular wholesale supply of Batana on a larger scale, you can opt for the Honduran OxG hybrid (a blend of Elaeis oleifera and Elaeis guineensis). This Honduran oil hails from Atlántida Department and the valleys of Sula Valley and Aguán Valley. To meet demand, producers in these regions of Honduras often blend oleifera with guineensis oils. The end result may be either oleifera-dominant or guineensis-dominant.

Why blend the two?

1. Low yield of oleifera mesocarp
As mentioned, oleifera palms grow slowly and bear fewer fruit bunches, making commercial extraction of the mesocarp oil impractical. Studies show yields of only ~0.5 tons of oil per hectare per year in Honduras, compared to 3–4 tons/ha/year for guineensis.

2. Oleifera as a genetic resource
Although oleifera isn’t farmed at scale, it has desirable traits: slower trunk growth, disease resistance, and a more unsaturated oil profile. For this reason, it’s used mainly in breeding programs, crossed with guineensis to produce hybrids that balance yield and quality.

3. Guineensis dominates plantations
With its higher productivity and easier scalability, guineensis is the backbone of commercial palm oil. In many cases, oil marketed as “Batana” comes from guineensis or hybrids. These hybrids allow producers in South America to meet demand because they combine some of oleifera’s favorable oil qualities with guineensis’ much higher yields.

Oleifera vs Guineensis vs Hybrids Comparison Chart

Our article Is Elaeis oleifera kernel oil the same as batana oil? explains more about the different types of palm kernel oils available in Honduras.

How to Identify Pure Batana Oil?

When you roast Batana kernels, the resulting first phase of the oil is usually very dark in color. The darkest oils (in the roasted form) are often the most expensive and hardest to find because they are the purest.

It can be hard to tell which oil is pure or unmixed because as mentioned, the initial oil from the first phase of roasting the kernels is usually very dark in color and has a strong scent that will overpower any oil it is mixed with. To understand if your Batana oil is pure, look out for the below:

Batana Oil Solidity Test:

Batana oil is temperature-sensitive. In hot weather, Batana oil is liquid as seen in the picture below.

On the other hand, it is solid in cold weather (or colder than normal room temperature).  However, even though it’s solid in cold countries, it also shows signs of melting the minute it senses some warmth, usually around 20 degrees Celsius.

Also, shipping conditions can affect the solidity of the oil. If your country is hot, your oil might arrive melted. You’ll need to leave it in the fridge for a few hours to re-solidify.

What is the Color of Batana Oil?

Unless the oil is cold pressed (which is very light in color, sometimes yellowish, or almost ivory white like coconut oil), roasted Batana shouldn’t be any other color but dark brown to black in its liquid form.  In its solid form, it often appears medium brown/ dark brown (see image below). This is especially the case for the first phase of the roasted oil.

Roasting time also affects the color. Longer roasting time can result in a darker color. Some kernels need to be roasted long enough for the entire oil to come out.

Sometimes, the whole kernel nut is crushed and blended into the oil, which produces a mid-brown color (see image below). The kernel nut carries a substantial amount of oil, which can’t come out with roasting alone. This is the reason the nut is crushed as a whole and incorporated into the oil.

The season also affects the color. During the dry season, the kernels are left outside in the sun before being roasted. This means the kernels get a double dose of roasting, first by the sun, and then using the traditional roasting method in large pots. This extra roasting usually affects the aroma and color. The oil is often darker in the dry season with a more intense aroma.

In the rainy season, the kernels are more moist, which results in a slightly lighter brown oil with a less intense aroma, regardless of how long the kernels are roasted.

Different Grades of Batana Oil and How They Affect the Color:

The premium (Grade A) oil comes from the first phase of roasting. It is labeled as ‘A’ in the image above. It is the most potent, richest kernel oil, which is often not available on the market for sale. The Grade A oil of the West African type is available and can be purchased on this page. Simply select the oil type you require from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.

Not enough oil comes from roasting the kernels. You’ll need thousands of kernels to produce a full drum of oil. For this reason, the oil is sometimes mixed with kernel nuts, and this type is labeled as ‘B’ in the picture. This form makes up the majority of the Honduran and African kernel oils sold in the market.

The grade ‘B’ oil appears a lighter brown color because the kernel nut is ivory white in color (refer to the first picture of the fruit). This is why the final product becomes a lighter brown when mixed with the premium oil. Depending on the amount of kernel nuts added, some oils can get very light brown as seen below.

Although the nut contains a substantial amount of oil and is still of good quality, its addition generally reduces the overall price because it’s not the purest form of the oil. The purest oil is often used as a base oil to make various other oils, hence why it’s usually not sold on the market.

Also, keep in mind that some roasted oils go through a lighter heat extraction process, which can also result in a very light-brown color when solid. However, in most cases, the light brown color is often the result of the kernel nuts being crushed and roasted into the oil.

The Honduran oils are sometimes refined and mixed with the kernels and sometimes even the fruit. This is known as Batana Ojon oil. This is a more refined version of batana oil, which doesn’t solidify and will remain liquid like olive oil, even in cold weather.

With this information, you should be able to identify these oils. This is why it’s best to purchase the oil in its solid form, because the liquid form is always dark in color, even when mixed with other oils. The solid form allows you to identify the end result, both in color and texture.

Batana Oil Skin Melting Test:

Batana oil, when applied to your skin, will melt and absorb very easily into your skin.Even at room temperature, it should show signs of melting unless you’re in an ice-cold country. See the image below. Note the melted oil droplets on the corners.                

Here is a more melted version. This is standard. Even though the oil is solid at room temperature, it will always show signs of melting.

Price:

The traditional extraction of Batana oil in both Honduras and West Africa is a manual job that involves physical strength and is very labor-intensive. It takes thousands of kernels to produce a full drum of oil, hence, the initial oil that comes from the first roasting phase can be very expensive. Oils that are sold for less might be mixed with other oils, including the red palm oil. Always read the description of the oil you’re purchasing to see if it incorporates the red palm oil.

What Does Cold Pressed Batana Oil Look Like?

Cold-pressed batana oil is rare in Honduras because it’s not the traditional method of extraction.  These oils are lighter in color because they are extracted using a machine. This means heat isn’t used, preserving more nutrients and keeping the same ivory, yellowish or beige color as the kernel (see the video below). The cold-pressed oils do NOT smell of coffee. They have a sweet, nutty scent. It is the roasted oils that smell of coffee. Roasting is what causes the coffee smell. You can click here to buy our organic cold-pressed batana oil.

The cold-pressed oil can also appear very light in color, almost ivory white. It all depends on the season the oil was extracted. The dry season usually has more sun, which means the fruit and kernels will receive more heat and light, resulting in a slightly more yellowish color of the oil after extraction. The rainy season will result in a lighter oil due to less sunlight. Some over-processed and heavily refined oils can also appear very light in color.

Roasted oils that go through a lighter heat extraction process can also be deemed as cold-pressed. These oils tend to be lighter in color but not ivory white, more like a very light brown to beige color. Although it isn’t 100% cold-pressed, this method still retains the natural nutrients more than the oils that are heavily roasted. You have to do your due diligence to understand if the lightness of the oil is due to the kernels being added or if it’s due to a shorter roasting time.

Keep in mind that cold-pressed doesn’t automatically mean good quality. The cold-pressed can also be refined and mixed with ground nuts or other oils to sell at a lower price. So the unmixed, pure, premium cold-pressed is usually pricier.

Some oils go through heavier processing or are mixed with other ingredients. If your oil is mixed with other oils or with red palm oil (which comes from the fruit), you might expect a reddish brown color.

Another aspect that affects the way Batana oil looks is whether it is refined using fractionation. This process separates oils into liquid and solid components, altering their properties.

• Lighter Fraction: Higher in unsaturated fats, it remains liquid at room temperature. This makes it ideal for lightweight skincare products and fast-absorbing formulations.
• Heavier Fraction: Rich in saturated fats, it remains solid even at higher temperatures. This works well for thick balms and creams that form a protective skin barrier.

Processing also removes impurities and refines texture, making oils more suitable for specific applications and human consumption. For example, fractionated palm kernel oil is commonly used in cosmetics and soaps due to its lighter feel and improved shelf stability. However, refining can strip some natural nutrients, slightly reducing therapeutic benefits. While no oil is inherently better after processing, the process affects color, scent, and suitability for different uses.

Pure, Unrefined Wholesale Batana Oil

We only sell the pure oil that comes from the kernel, hence the brown solid color of our oil. Our Honduran oil is blended with the kernel nut. As mentioned we have two types of the Honduran oil, the pure oleifera and the hybrid (mixed with guineensis).

For the West African oil, we also have two types. The standard oil is which is a blend of the premium and the kernel nut. The second type is the premium oil, which is pure and comes solely from the first phase of the roasting. It is not mixed with the nut or any other oil. So you’ll have the richest, top-quality, darkest traditional kernel oil with the most beautiful smell and texture.

We also sell both the Honduran and the West African Batana in smaller weights. Click on this link for the Batana oil in smaller weights.

Smaller orders are shipped from our warehouse in the UK. Large orders of 10 kg or more (for the West African) or 30 gallons or more (for the Honduran) are shipped via DHL or UPS directly from their respective regions (from Honduras or West Africa), depending on which one you purchase. All prices include shipping.

You can purchase directly here on this page. Or to visit our Etsy shop, click on the below links:

Click here for the West African.

Click here for the Honduran.

Certificates included:

We can supply the following certificates at your request:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)

• Microbial & Contaminant Testing Reports

For more information on the certificates, email us at info@jostylin-naturals.com.

Batana Oil Wholesale Price

Our Batana oil wholesale prices are based on several key factors, including order volume, oil purity, and whether you’re ordering consistently. We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all price because every business has different needs. Instead, we focus on offering fair pricing that reflects the quality of the oil and the value of working with a reliable supplier.

You’ll get better pricing when you order in larger volumes or place repeat orders with us. That’s our way of supporting businesses that are building long-term, whether you’re growing a product line or supplying retail customers.

We don’t separate shipping charges or surprise you with add-ons. Everything is included in the quoted price, and we’re transparent about what you’re paying for. If you ever have questions about pricing, turnaround times, or stock levels, we respond quickly and clearly.

We keep a steady flow of stock in the UK to make sure our clients don’t deal with delays. With repeat orders, you also get early restock priority, so you’re never left waiting when demand picks up.

We also offer sea freight (55 days shipping time) from both Honduras and West Africa which reduces the overall price by 35%. Please contact info@jostylin-naturals.com.

Why Is The South American Batana Oil More Expensive?

Several factors drive up the cost of Honduran Batana oil compared to West African oil:

• Logistics: Shipping and labor costs in Central and South America are higher than in West Africa, where large-scale production makes logistics more efficient.
• Limited Production: Elaeis Oleifera is only found in the wild forest regions of Honduras and a few other South American countries, making it less available than the oil from West Africa, which is more widely produced and found in many countries across tropical Africa and most palm plantations worldwide. The African palm tree species was also carried to Malaysia in the 1960’s – Malaysia now being the largest producer of the kernel oil.
• Marketing: The South American Batana oil is often marketed as a luxury product, increasing its perceived value and price.

While both oils benefit hair, the choice depends on your skin type, hair needs, and budget.

White Label Services

We also offer white label options for businesses looking to sell Batana oil under their own brand. This is ideal if you want to launch your own line without dealing with the production or packaging side. We handle everything—from filling and sealing to label application—so you can focus on marketing and growing your business.

Our white label service is simple and efficient. You can choose standard bottle sizes and packaging styles, or supply your own labels for us to apply. All products are packed in a clean, controlled environment with professional presentation.

This is a great option if you’re just getting started or want to expand your brand quickly without the overhead of in-house production. We work with salons, boutiques, ecommerce stores, and wellness brands that need fast, dependable fulfillment under their own name.

Why Buy Wholesale from Jostylin Naturals

When you buy from us, you’re getting more than just oil—you’re partnering with a business that values quality, trust, and consistency. We make our own oils but we have also built strong relationships with other producers in both Honduras and West Africa to ensure we always have access to the best batches available. That means you get fresh, authentic Batana oil every time.

We’re based in the UK, so there are no customs issues, or import delays to deal with. Orders are processed quickly, and we’re here to support you throughout.

We also understand that business needs change, which is why we keep our process flexible. Whether you’re starting small or scaling up fast, we support your growth with fair pricing, solid communication, and a dependable supply chain.

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