Laurel Berry Oil — Producer & Supplier in Hatay, Türkiye
Need bulk supply? Wholesale page · Formulating soap? Soap-making guide
What is Laurel Berry Oil?
Laurel Berry Oil — also known as bay laurel berry oil — is a premium specialty oil extracted from the fruit of the Laurus nobilis tree. As a leading Turkish laurel berry oil supplier, we produce this oil in Hatay, Turkey, where the finest laurel berries grow. It has been treasured for centuries as the signature ingredient in traditional Aleppo soap and is highly valued as a laurel berry oil for cosmetics and skincare formulations.
Unlike Laurel Leaf Essential Oil (steam-distilled from leaves), laurel berry oil from Turkey is produced through a time-honored water-extraction process. Hand-harvested berries are boiled until seeds and pulp separate, allowing the nutrient-rich oil to float to the surface.
Not Cold Pressed — Traditional Water Extraction
Authentic laurel berry oil is NOT cold pressed. It requires a traditional water-extraction method used for centuries:
- Hand Harvesting: Mature laurus nobilis berries picked November-January at peak oil content
- Traditional Boiling: Berries boiled in large cauldrons, separating seeds from oil
- Natural Separation: Oil floats to surface, carefully skimmed by hand
- Settling & Filtration: Natural settling for weeks, then filtered
This method is what produces the oil traditionally used in Aleppo soap, giving the finished bar its distinctive creamy lather and gentle cleansing character.
Technical Specifications
Product Identity
Typical Specifications
Values below are the typical specification published on our Technical Data Sheet. The batch column shows the measured result on Certificate of Analysis batch LBY2025 — it illustrates where a real batch sits within the range and is not itself a commitment. Batch-specific values are provided on the COA supplied with your shipment.
| Parameter | Typical specification | Batch LBY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid | — |
| Colour | Green to green-brownish | — |
| Odour | Characteristic (herbaceous, spicy) | — |
| Specific gravity @ 20 °C | 0.9000 – 0.9400 | 0.9135 |
| Refractive index @ 20 °C | 1.4500 – 1.4800 | 1.4721 |
| Acid value | < 25 mg KOH/g | 18.2 |
| Iodine value (Wijs) | 60 – 120 | 79.8 |
| Saponification value | 180 – 220 mg KOH/g | 201.5 |
| Flash point | > 100 °C | 154 °C |
| Insoluble impurities | max. 2 % m/m | 0.4 |
| Halphen (cottonseed) test | Negative | Negative |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble | — |
Representative Fatty Acid Profile
Determined by gas chromatography (% m/m methyl esters). The fatty acid composition is what confirms this material is a fixed berry oil rather than a leaf essential oil. Composition varies with harvest season, geographic origin and extraction, so treat the range as the specification and the batch column as one worked example.
| Fatty acid | Typical range (%) | Batch LBY2025 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lauric acid (C12:0) | 10 – 30 | 13.57 |
| Myristic acid (C14:0) | < 2 | 0.72 |
| Palmitic acid (C16:0) | 5 – 25 | 17.00 |
| Stearic acid (C18:0) | < 2 | 1.51 |
| Oleic acid (C18:1) | 30 – 50 | 39.24 |
| Linoleic acid (C18:2) | 11 – 25 | 24.12 |
| Linolenic acid (C18:3) | < 2 | 0.94 |
Saponification Values for Soap Makers
KOH values are taken directly from the saponification value on our TDS and COA. NaOH values are the standard molar conversion (× 40.00 / 56.11) and are provided for soapmaking calculators — always run your own lye calculation and confirm against the COA of the batch you receive.
Physical State and Handling
Liquid at normal ambient temperature. Because of its naturally high saturated fatty acid content (lauric + palmitic + stearic), the oil may thicken, cloud or partially solidify when stored cool. This is normal for authentic laurel berry oil — warm gently and mix to return it to a uniform liquid before use.
Applications for Soap Makers
- Aleppo Soap Production: Essential for authentic formulations (5%, 10%, 20%, 40% laurel)
- Luxury Soap Formulations: Creates premium, gentle cleansing bars
- Cold & Hot Process: Suitable for all soap-making methods
- Natural Saponification: High unsaponifiables and a rich fatty acid profile
Laurel Berry Oil for Cosmetic Formulations
Beyond soap making, laurel berry oil for cosmetics is gaining demand in the natural personal care industry. Formulators choose bay laurel berry oil for its distinctive fatty acid profile — notably the combination of lauric acid with a high oleic and linoleic fraction shown in the table above.
- Conditioning Formulations: Used as an emollient ingredient in natural moisturizing products
- Shampoo & Hair Bars: Used in traditional personal care and shampoo bar formulations
- Massage & Body Oils: A warming, aromatic carrier oil for body care blends
- Specialty Personal Care: Suited to premium, high-laurel personal care product lines
Choose Your Buying Path
Organic Laurel Berry Oil — Produced in Hatay, Turkey
USDA-NOP certified organic laurel berry oil is available from Gharsoap. The certificate is held by Yedi Dünya Ltd. Şti. — the legal entity behind Gharsoap — and covers Laurel Oil production in Hatay, Turkey.
Important: Organic grade is produced to order and must be specified at inquiry. Standard stock held at US warehouses via distributors is conventional unless organic documentation is explicitly requested and confirmed in writing.
Why Choose Our Laurel Berry Oil?
Produced at Source: Made in Antakya, Hatay — the historical heartland of Aleppo-style soap making — by a family that has practised this craft for generations. Direct relationships with local farmers give full traceability from tree to drum.
Authentic Production: Traditional water extraction, not cold pressing — the method that actually yields this oil. Read about the traditional process →
Organic Available: USDA-NOP certified organic grade available to order (NOP ID 9962925001, ETKO). Conventional and organic production both sourced from the same Hatay farms.
COA, SDS & Test Reports Included with Every Shipment
Every wholesale order ships with full B2B documentation:
Need the Documents for Your File?
We issue the Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet for laurel berry oil under our own facility registration. Tell us the grade and volume you are evaluating and we will send the current set, including a batch-specific COA once your batch is allocated.
Request COA, TDS & SDS → Request a Sample →Packaging and How to Order
Laurel berry oil ships in 5 kg pail · 20 kg pail · 180 kg drum · IBC. Direct from Hatay: 5 kg pail on a first order, 20 kg pail standard, 180 kg drum for bulk. USA: from 1 L through Sekiya Sourcing (US stock). Bulk and pallet quantities in the USA: Chestnut Supply.
Private label filling, pre-blended olive/laurel soap bases, contract volumes, freight terms and current pricing are all handled on the wholesale page — see laurel berry oil wholesale ordering, MOQ and lead times.
Sekiya Sourcing and Chestnut Supply distribute our Hatay production in North America. Whichever route you use, the oil is the same material, produced in the same facility, and shipped with the same batch documentation.
Laurel Berry Oil: Overview for Wholesale Buyers
Laurel berry oil is a natural oil derived from the berries of the Laurus nobilis tree. It is traditionally produced in the Eastern Mediterranean region and is best known as a key ingredient in authentic Aleppo soap manufacturing.
The oil is extracted from laurel berries and supplied primarily as a raw material for soapmakers and manufacturers. Within traditional production systems, laurel berry oil is valued for its role in defining the character of Aleppo soap rather than as a finished consumer product on its own.
Key Facts
- ✓ Derived from Laurus nobilis berries
- ✓ Traditionally sourced and produced in Turkey
- ✓ Used as a core ingredient in Aleppo soap production
- ✓ Supplied for wholesale and manufacturing applications
- ✓ Intended for professional and industrial sourcing
Sourcing Notes
- • Turkey-based manufacturing and export supply
- • Provided for international wholesale and private-label use
- • Documentation support (COA / SDS / TDS) available upon request
- • Specifications and formats depend on order scope and destination
Laurel Berry Oil — Frequently Asked Questions
ℹ️ Manufacturing is in Hatay, Türkiye. For North America, laurel berry oil is held in stock in Georgia, USA and ships domestically, typically in 3–5 business days, through Sekiya Sourcing, with bulk and pallet volumes through Chestnut Supply. European buyers can review direct-from-Türkiye shipping and documentation for Germany, France, the UK and the wider European market.
Why importers choose us for B2B wholesale.
Gharsoap is a family-owned producer of authentic Aleppo soap and laurel berry oil, exporting since 2016 from a craft the family has practised for generations. We work with local farmers in Hatay, whose berries become bulk laurel berry oil for professional soap production — backed by clear communication, repeat-order consistency and full export documentation.
Evaluating Laurel Berry Oil for Your Formulation?
Request the current COA, TDS and SDS, or a sample to test against your own specification. For MOQ, packaging, lead times and pricing, see the wholesale ordering page.
✉ Request Documents or a Sample