Raw, unrefined Elaeis oleifera kernel oil, made by Miskito communities in Honduras and exported by a Honduran-registered company. Bulk supply for brands, private label, salons and distributors.
Legally registered and managed in Honduras. You deal with the people who source and ship the oil.
Bought from Miskito producer communities in La Mosquitia. No resellers or repackagers abroad.
Paid samples available, so you can test the oil in your own formulation first.
Invoice, packing list and phytosanitary certificate from Honduras.
Batana oil is the kernel oil of the American oil palm, Elaeis oleifera. Ours is raw, unrefined and made in La Mosquitia, Honduras.
Sealed 1-gallon containers, 5-gallon buckets or 55-gallon barrels.
About 3.8 liters. Sealed container.
Best for: first orders, formulation trials, small batches19 liters. Sealed HDPE pail.
Best for: salons, small private-label runs240 liters. Sealed drum.
Best for: production batches, distributors, contract manufacturersLa Mosquitia is a remote region of rivers, lagoons and rainforest in northeastern Honduras, reachable mainly by boat or small plane. The American oil palm, Elaeis oleifera, grows wild across its wetlands.
For generations the Miskito people, in particular the Tawira Miskito, have prepared batana oil by hand from the palm's kernels. The method is slow and done in small batches, which is why authentic batana is dark, aromatic and limited in supply.
We buy directly from producer communities and export from Honduras.
Ripe fruit gathered from wild-growing E. oleifera palms.
Kernels extracted and processed by the traditional Miskito method.
Packed in sealed buckets or barrels and shipped from Honduras with export documents.
Herbal Communities Honduras S. de R.L. is a company legally registered in Honduras, with direct ties to Miskito producer communities in La Mosquitia. We are also legally registered in the United States as Herbal Communities LLC. We are not a reseller: we source in Honduras and ship from Honduras.
A buyer's checklist for batana oil. General guidance, not a statement about any specific supplier.
| Criterion | Honduran · La Mosquitia | Undocumented / non-Honduran |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical source | Elaeis oleifera kernels only | Not always stated; may be blended with other palm kernel oils |
| Origin | Documented per shipment | Often missing from labels and paperwork |
| Processing | Raw, traditional small-batch | Varies; may be refined or deodorized |
| Color & aroma | Dark brown, roasted aroma | Very light color or no smell can indicate refining or substitution |
| Company base | Registered in Honduras, based in Honduras | Often a foreign reseller or repackager |
| Communication | Direct contact, English and Spanish | Intermediaries; unclear who to ask |
Ask for a sample, check color, aroma and texture against this guide, and test the oil in your own formulation before you place a bulk order. We would rather you confirm it fits than guess.
Ask for a sampleWe are a Honduran-registered company based in Honduras. We buy directly from Miskito producer communities in La Mosquitia and export from Honduras, with no intermediaries abroad. You can talk to our team in person or by video call.
Batana oil is a plant oil made from the kernels of the American oil palm, Elaeis oleifera. In La Mosquitia, Honduras, the Miskito people have prepared it by hand for generations and use it traditionally in hair and skin care. It is also sold as ojon oil.
Elaeis Oleifera Kernel Oil. The botanical source is Elaeis oleifera.
Raw and unrefined, produced by the traditional method. It is not bleached, deodorized or blended with other oils. Color and aroma vary naturally between batches.
Sealed 1-gallon containers (about 3.8 liters), 5-gallon buckets (19 liters) and 55-gallon barrels (240 liters).
Minimum order: 1 gallon. Lead time: 7–20 days, depending on quantity. Send a quote request with your volume for a firm date.
Yes. Samples are available for a fee. Tell us your company and intended use in the quote form.
Yes. We ship worldwide, including the US, Canada and Europe, under EXW, FOB or DAP.
Invoices are issued by our legal entity, and you can pay to a U.S. dollar bank account held in the company's legal name.
Send your request and get pricing, availability and lead time within 3 business days.
