Culinary argan oil
Most people, when asked about argan oil, are going to know only one variety, cosmetic argan oil, the one in their shampoos, soaps and creams to maintain and heal their skin and hair, however, there is another variety that most people don't know about, it’s culinary argan oil, and in fact, it’s the most used type of argan oil in Morocco.
In the South of Morocco, argan oil is not used exclusively for cosmetic purposes, in fact, its cosmetic uses is rare, however argan oil is used in everyday cooking and is added to home remedies and even traditional cakes.
What differentiates culinary argan oil from cosmetic argan oil?
This is a very important question to ask because there is a huge difference between the two varieties.
First, let's talk about cosmetic argan oil, it’s a product of pressing and extracting the oils of raw argan nuts and this makes all the difference in the quality and aromas.
Because raw argan nuts are very bitter and extremely rich in antioxidants and flavors, they are not going to suit dishes and cooking, and in Morocco, raw argan oil is rarely used every day, in fact, it’s used just in cosmetic products like shampoos and creams.
The difference here is that raw argan oil is used for its antioxidants and strong tastes.
However, when talking about culinary argan oil, we are dealing with a totally different way of extraction and use.
Culinary argan oil is produced from roasted argan nuts, and this makes all the difference because in the roasting process, the argan nuts are going to lose their bitterness and are going to develop more flavors and in the extraction process, more fatty acids are going to get released.
Can you use cosmetic argan oil for culinary purposes?
The answer is no, most cosmetic argan oil sold nowadays is not 100% pure and unprocessed, most manufacturers and cosmetic laboratories are going to add solvents and other ingredients to make their oil less sticky and increase its shelf life.
When to use culinary argan oil?
The best use of culinary argan oil is for making tagines.
In fact, in the South of Morroco, if a woman dares not to put argan oil in a tagine, the husband probably won't eat it!
And it’s also used as dipping oil.
In fact, culinary argan oil is going to increase the flavors of tagines and vegetables, it’s going to add a nutty flavor and an amazing taste especially to couscous.
In the South of Morocco, argan oil is not used exclusively for cosmetic purposes, in fact, its cosmetic uses is rare, however argan oil is used in everyday cooking and is added to home remedies and even traditional cakes.What differentiates culinary argan oil from cosmetic argan oil?
This is a very important question to ask because there is a huge difference between the two varieties.
First, let's talk about cosmetic argan oil, it’s a product of pressing and extracting the oils of raw argan nuts and this makes all the difference in the quality and aromas.
Because raw argan nuts are very bitter and extremely rich in antioxidants and flavors, they are not going to suit dishes and cooking, and in Morocco, raw argan oil is rarely used every day, in fact, it’s used just in cosmetic products like shampoos and creams.
The difference here is that raw argan oil is used for its antioxidants and strong tastes.
However, when talking about culinary argan oil, we are dealing with a totally different way of extraction and use.
Culinary argan oil is produced from roasted argan nuts, and this makes all the difference because in the roasting process, the argan nuts are going to lose their bitterness and are going to develop more flavors and in the extraction process, more fatty acids are going to get released.
Can you use cosmetic argan oil for culinary purposes?
The answer is no, most cosmetic argan oil sold nowadays is not 100% pure and unprocessed, most manufacturers and cosmetic laboratories are going to add solvents and other ingredients to make their oil less sticky and increase its shelf life.
When to use culinary argan oil?
The best use of culinary argan oil is for making tagines.
In fact, in the South of Morroco, if a woman dares not to put argan oil in a tagine, the husband probably won't eat it!
And it’s also used as dipping oil.
In fact, culinary argan oil is going to increase the flavors of tagines and vegetables, it’s going to add a nutty flavor and an amazing taste especially to couscous.
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