Argan oil is one of the rarest oils that exists today in the world. There are few places where the Argan tree grows. And it grows in semi-deserts, where it is protected by the root system from soil erosion.
How to get argan oil?
Get it by cold pressing from the bones. Thus, the manufacturer produces an oil that has a dark yellow hue. The taste of the oil is somewhat like the taste of pumpkin seeds, but only, despite this, it has its unique piquant note. Its fragrance is rather weak, but pronounced.
Argan oil in cooking
Some people prefer argan oil to sunflower and olive oil. On argan oil it is possible to fry meat, potatoes, and also to fill them with salads. Some people like this way: mix mustard with argan oil. This mixture is perfect for grilled meat. You can refill with oils and tomatoes, if you mix it with sea salt and basil. And in order to give a unique and incredible taste of fruit salads, you can add lemon juice to argan oil.
About the cost
Perhaps someone, worried about the question of why the price of this oil is so high? It is explainable. The whole point is that it takes a very long and time-consuming process to make argan oil. The oil is made without any technique, manually, and basically this business is done by women. Argania bones are collected and fried on fire, due to which the oil has an additional smell of nuts. For example, if you collect a hundred kilos of fruit, then after drying of them will remain 60 kilos, but after removing the bones from them, it will become somewhere else 30 kilo less. What is the total weight? 10 kilograms of stones. After this, the bones are crushed - this is necessary to obtain seeds. To produce one liter of argan oil, three kilograms of seeds are needed.
It is worth noting that the caloric content of argan oil is very high. At 100 grams / 828 kcal. Therefore, those who are worried about their figure, should be careful with the use of this oil.
Benefits of Argan Oil
Those who care, what is useful argan oil, should know that it is very valuable in the culinary business. Perfectly enrich the dishes with fruits of argania, which after a weak roasting receive the taste of almonds and hazelnuts. The oil becomes an excellent addition to fish and sauces. If you use this oil for food, then it will allow to normalize cholesterol in the blood.
It should also be emphasized that the composition of this oil contains a large amount of vitamin E. Of course, many vitamins contain this vitamin, but only in Argan it is more than in others. In addition, this oil has a high content of oleic acid, which reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood (scientifically proven).
To normalize the level of cholesterol, it is necessary to eat
Harm of argan oil
Of course, the use of argan oil is very high, but the harm from it can be, although insignificant. Argan oil is harmful mainly with individual intolerance. Despite the useful properties, do not abuse this product.