Culinary Argan Oil

- 100ml bottle

Product ID: Culinary Argan Oi - 100ml bottle

Argan is a unique type of tree growing only in southern Morocco. It is resilient to the harsh African climate and grows without the need for much cultivation. The tree can often be seen climbed by mountain goats attracted to the black and dry fruit. Argan is an important source of fuel and food for the Berber community and therefore it is locally called the "tree of life".



€15

The Tree of Life


Argan is a unique type of tree growing only in southern Morocco. It is resilient to the harsh African climate and grows without the need for much cultivation. The tree can often be seen climbed by mountain goats attracted to the black and dry fruit. Argan is an important source of fuel and food for the Berber community and therefore it is locally called the "tree of life".



Culinary Argan Oil


The culinary version of Argan oil is appreciated both for its unique exotic nutty flavour and rich composition. It is one of the most expensive carrier oils in the world due to the fact that obtaining the almonds needed for organic extraction is a very labour intensive process. All nuts collected from one season of a tree give only one litre of oil. We purchase hand extracted almonds from local women in bags, then slightly toast the kernels for flavour and the use an electric screw press to cold extract the oil.





Culinary Use


The organic cold-pressed extract is highly valued for its taste and therefore used by high-profile chefs such as Heston Blumenthal and Jamie Oliver in preparation of food. The oil enhances taste and aroma of dishes. It is characterized by its creamy exotic nutty flavour. The extract is mostly used for seasoning and low temperature cooking.

  • Salads
  • Fish
  • Dips
  • Deserts



Dishes that benefit mostly from being seasoned with culinary Argan oil include salads, steaks, roasted vegetables and deserts like vanilla ice cream. Local people enjoy drinking mint tea and dipping freshly baked bread in Argan oil mixed with honey.

Composition


Argan oil is three times richer than olive. It contains rare anti-tumorigenic plant sterols and high levels of vitamin E which neutralizes free radicals. It is also rich in fatty acids - omega 6 and 9.