Argan

Argan oil is a vegetable oil extrated from the fruit of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco.
Its beneficial properties make it widely used in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.
Argan oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco and the southwest of Algeria.
Its beneficial properties make it widely used in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Since 2009, at the request of Morocco, argan oil has been registered by the European Union as an agricultural product protected by a geographical indication.
The traditional practices and know-how associated with it have also been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
There are two types of argan oil, depending on whether the kernels are roasted before extraction or not.
Food-grade argan oil, darker in color with a stronger nutty flavor due to roasting, is used like regular cooking oil but should not be heated to high temperatures.
It is highly nutritious and, when mixed with ground almonds and honey, becomes Amlou, a rich paste often eaten for breakfast.
Cosmetic argan oil, which is lighter in color, is applied to the skin and hair. It is said to have beneficial effects against hair loss, eczema, and dry skin.
The vast majority of argan oil production is carried out by women’s cooperatives.
The harvesting of argan fruit is exclusively reserved for Amazigh (Berber) women, and takes place between June and August.