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Argan oil

Argan oil is oil from argan fruit kernels, used in dressings, dips and other foods, with a distinctive toasted nuttiness particularly when kernels are roasted.

Argan oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Argan oil

Argan oil is an oil obtained from the kernels of the argan tree’s fruit. Culinary argan oil is generally golden to amber and has a distinctive nutty, toasted flavour, particularly when the kernels are roasted; unroasted oil can be milder. It is liquid at room temperature and is sold in bottles, often as a finishing oil.

It is used in dressings, dips and other foods where its flavour can be appreciated, and may be added after cooking. Culinary oil is distinct from argan oil sold for cosmetic use, and production methods and flavour vary. The record does not specify whether the kernels were roasted or how the oil was processed.

Ingredient type
whole food

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French

huile d’argan

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Argan oil nutrition & diet

Argan oil nutritional value

Product example: MYBIO, ARGABIO, CULINARY ARGAN OIL (MYBIO)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
900kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
100.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Roasted-kernel culinary oil and oil made from unroasted kernels can differ in flavour and composition; confirm that comparisons refer to food-grade oil and the same processing form.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — MYBIO, ARGABIO, CULINARY ARGAN OIL ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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