I have camel hump fat, and I would like to make soap from it, but I did not find it in the soap calculators
Is there a way to calculate the amount of sodium hydroxide it takes to saponify?
Camel hump fat
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I have camel hump fat, and I would like to make soap from it, but I did not find it in the soap calculators
Is there a way to calculate the amount of sodium hydroxide it takes to saponify?
I've never even seen anyone talk about that before. Or seen it. I'm not even sure what to say. That's a thing? The only time I've ever seen a camel is at a fair. You know the traveling ones with rides and stuff. Maybe try asking a company you buy the sodium hydroxide from?
That is so never a question I've even considered.
That is so never a question I've even considered.
You're right, I couldn't find any information about it .It is like tallow or lard fat, which is commonly used in soap making.I also asked there and did not find an answer!
I would treat like tallow. Have you rendered it down yet?
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Did you try searching the forum? I feel like this was discussed once upon a time.
Thank you for alerting me, I assumed you would not find a topic to talk about, but I did
Because I did not come across any topics covering it, nor does it exist in soap calculatorsI wanted to make a soap inspired by my environment, where camel hump fat and milk are abundant and have wonderful benefits for the skin .
I found this article that describes the fatty acid profile and SAP value of camel hump fat:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814613001544
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814613001544
Thank you
I just read this link, but it only lists the SAP value for using KOH, not NaOH. I do like that there is info on it's fatty acid profile, though. Very interesting.
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This thread says to use carrot seed oil in the soap calculator.
Thread 'Camel hump fat' https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/camel-hump-fat.70596/
Here's some other interesting threads:
Thread 'Camel Fat' https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/camel-fat.68517/
Thread 'Hump fat soap - 1st test' https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/hump-fat-soap-1st-test.70646/
Thread 'Camel hump fat' https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/camel-hump-fat.70596/
Here's some other interesting threads:
Thread 'Camel Fat' https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/camel-fat.68517/
Thread 'Hump fat soap - 1st test' https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/hump-fat-soap-1st-test.70646/
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Thank you
I've just read it saponification value, 202.3 mg KOH/g oil This is the saponification value and is similar to beef tallow
I am very excited to make camel hump soap and I will keep it simple without camel milk so that I can tell the difference..and I will definitely share the experience with you
Thank you very much guys, I'm so grateful
I am very excited to make camel hump soap and I will keep it simple without camel milk so that I can tell the difference..and I will definitely share the experience with you
Thank you very much guys, I'm so grateful
Yeah, that was the best I could do
For future reference the NaOH SAP (multiplier) can be calculated from KOH SAP (multiplier) and vice versa.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saponification_value
see also: https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/resources/sapon.asp
I had no idea! Thank you!
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Cmzaha has made soap with camel fat and camel milk - search her old posts and see if there's information there.
Awhile back @Black soap n candle lady asked if I had tried soaping with camel fat, but I had never seen it available. I did a search and, wouldnāt you know, Amazon has it available as hump fat. Now I will have to create yet another unusual soap. The rabbit hole keeps calling!!!
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@ScentimentallyYours - here's an idea for your next descent into the rabbit hold; buffalo fat. I bought a bar made from 100% buffalo tallow and I think it's the single most perfect single oil for soap. (I'm not a fan of high olive oil soap).
I haven't seen a fatty acid profile on it, but I suspect it's high in oleic because it can take longer to dry between uses and get soft, but not to the extent of a high olive oil soap (and I haven't detected any slime). So in a recipe I might experiment with adding 20% palm or butters to it, and maybe 5 to 10% coconut oil.
Shoot. Now I've got to scratch that itch myself....I'm off to google a source for buffalo fat!
I haven't seen a fatty acid profile on it, but I suspect it's high in oleic because it can take longer to dry between uses and get soft, but not to the extent of a high olive oil soap (and I haven't detected any slime). So in a recipe I might experiment with adding 20% palm or butters to it, and maybe 5 to 10% coconut oil.
Shoot. Now I've got to scratch that itch myself....I'm off to google a source for buffalo fat!
