Agro-Processing
From seed to bottle — Moritelo cold-presses 100% pure Kalahari Melon Seed Oil on our farm, supporting local rural communities and delivering one of the world's most nutrient-rich botanical oils directly into our skincare range.
Moritelo's Agro-Processing of Kalahari Melon Seed
Produced on-farm. Cold-pressed. Infused into every Moritelo product.
Moritelo cold-presses, filters, and packages 100% pure Kalahari Melon Seed Oil directly on our farm. The entire process — from harvesting seeds to bottling — takes place on-site, ensuring full traceability, zero compromise on quality, and a meaningful contribution to local rural communities.
The oil is 100% organic, suitable for all skin types, and carries the worldwide compliant INCI name recognised in both the US and China markets.
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Why Kalahari Melon Seed Oil?
One of nature's most powerful botanical oils — grown right here in Africa
Fatty Acid Profile
The unique fatty acid composition of Kalahari Melon Seed Oil makes it an outstanding ingredient for skin nourishment, cellular repair, and deep hydration.
100% On-Site Production
Every step of our agro-processing happens on our farm — from cold-pressing and filtering to packaging and recycling. This end-to-end control allows us to guarantee the integrity of the oil while minimising environmental impact.
- Cold-pressed extraction — no heat, no solvents
- Filtered and bottled on-site for maximum freshness
- All by-products recycled on the farm
- Supports local rural communities and employment
- Directly infused into the full Moritelo skincare range
Awards & Recognition
Industry recognition for our commitment to quality agro-processing
Best Agroprocessor
Young Entrepreneurs Award — recognising excellence in agricultural processing and rural economic development.
Best Agroprocessor
Young Entrepreneurs Award — back-to-back recognition for sustainable, community-driven on-farm oil processing.
Experience the Kalahari Melon Seed Difference
Our cold-pressed oil is infused across the full Moritelo skincare range — from tissue oils to body butters — bringing the power of nature directly to your skin.
MORITELO’S AGRO PROCESSING OF KALAHARI MELON SEED
Our Kalahari Melon Seed oil is 100% cold-pressed, filtered, and packaged on our farm, from our seeds and our Melon. It contains 70% Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and 2, 800 mg/kg natural Vitamin E. Worldwide compliant INCI Name (Including US and China).
See how it compares with other oils compared with Argan Oil, our oil contains two times more essential fetty Acids and 5 times more Vitamin E!
All production processing, recycling takes place on-site
100% organic Oil
Benefits
Palmitoleic Acid – 10%
Stearic Acid – 7.5%
Oleic Acid- 9.6%
Linoleic Acid – 78%
Arachic Acid 0.45%
Ximenyniv Acid – 76%
Rich in Fatty Acids Moritelo products infused with 100% Kalahari Melon oil
It has healing properties for open pores, eczema, dark marks and pimples that make the skin soft and glow. Scalp massages assist with blood circulation and healthy hair growth
Suitable for all skin type
It makes the skin soft and glowing
Y.E.A 2025 BEST AGROPROCESSOR
Y.E.A 2024 BEST AGROPROCESSOR
