Gourmet Oils from Stone Fruit Seeds

Kern Tec redefines the culinary potential of fruit industry side streams by transforming overlooked apricot, plum, and cherry kernels into premium-grade, cold-pressed gourmet oils. With a strong background in food processing and upcycling innovation, we specialize in the large-scale production of aromatic, nutrient-rich oils sourced from fruit juice and jam production across Europe and above.

What was once discarded is now at the core of a new generation of sustainable fine oils: Kern Oils. Naturally rich in unsaturated fatty acids and tocopherols, our oils offer unique taste profiles – from sweet and nutty to buttery or marzipan-like – ideal for modern plant-based cuisine, specialty food lines and allergen-conscious formulations.

Our oils are available in organic and conventional quality, produced in Europe and under strong regulations of IFS Food certification. Whether for direct bottling, gastronomy, culinary brands, or private label – we deliver consistently high quality and scalable volumes.

Our mission: flavor meets sustainability – every drop tells a story of circularity, purity and plant-based excellence.

1.2 Taste & Application

Each oil stands out for its unique sensory profile:

  • Apricot Kernel Oil: nutty, sweet, almond-like, with delicate dessert notes
  • Plum Kernel Oil: rich, buttery, strong marzipan/amaretto tones with a slight vanilla head notes
  • Kirschkernöl: kräftig und aromatisch, fruchtig-süß mit intensivem Kirschgeschmack

Application possibilities:

  • Cold dishes (salads, vegetable dishes, carpaccio)
  • Fine baking (biscuits, tart bases)
  • Vegan spreads & dessert toppings
  • Gourmet oils for specialty retail

Features:

  • Vegan and naturally sedimented or clear filtered – ideal for clean label brands.

1.3 Product Variants & Technical Overview

  • Organic / Conventional Quality produced in Europe
  • Cold Pressed Quality for maximum vitamin and mineral content
  • Highly Intense aroma for exceptional flavouring probabilities
  • Filtration: naturally settled or blank filtered
  • Stability: 14 months (depending on storage)
  • All products are available in bulk units: 5, 10, 25 kg canisters, 190 kg drums, 1000 L IBCs.

1.4 Product Profiles

Apricot Kernel Oil

Plum Kernel Oil

Cherry Seed Oil

1.5 Certifications & Quality

  • IFS Food certified production
  • Organic certification (EU BIO)
  • Pressing & Bottling and bulk filling in Europe
  • Strict sensory, analytical and shelf-life controls in Austria

1.6 Sustainability

  • 100 % Upcycling: no additional land or water resources needed
  • Minimal CO₂ footprint per liter
  • Circular value creation from fruit kernel residues
  • Perfect for brand storytelling in conscious culinary lines

Kern Tec is a manufacturer and B2B supplier of seeds, pastes, oils and granules for the food and cosmetics industries.

As a producer, manufacturer and supplier, we offer stone fruit pits & kernels (apricot, cherry and plum), as well as products derived from them, such as plant-based drinks, pastes, oils and shell granules for the food and cosmetic industry.