Argan Oil (8.5 ounce) by igourmet.com

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Price: $39.99
Size: 8.5 ounce
Merchant: igourmet
Condition: New
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features include:

From the endangered Argan tree of southwestern Morocco
Has a rich earthy flavor, unlike any other nut oil
Most often used as a finishing oil drizzled over grilled fish or chicken
Makes an excellent salad dressing when combined with lemon juice
Add to soups or drizzled over grilled Halloumi cheese

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Product Description
The Argan tree, which only grows in southwestern Morocco, is believed to date back 25 million years. Now endangered and under the protection of the United Nations, the Argan tree flourishes in sandy soil at the edge of the Sahara Desert. In fact, the preservation of this tree, with its deep root system, is vital to protect against erosion.

Argan oil, taken from this tree's hard-shelled nuts, has a rich earthy flavor unlike any other nut oil. It is lighter in weight than nut and olive oils, having a weight and body similar to seed oils like sesame. This however, is where the similarity ends. The aroma hits you as soon as you open the bottle, and its flavor is as big and bold as the aroma. It opens with a hint of nuttiness, and this expands to toastiness and spice - something akin to pumpkin seeds but more pungent. It provides an oh-so-light, buttery mouth feel, and a sharp finish. It is truly a memorable flavor, and essential to the Berber cuisine of southwest Morocco.

Argan Oil is used most often as a finishing oil drizzled over grilled fish or chicken. Combined with lemon juice, Argon oil also makes an excellent salad dressing. Delicious in soups or over grilled Halloumi cheese.