Culinary Argan Oil
Roasted, toasted-aroma argan oil for Moroccan cuisine and everyday cooking.
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- Sizes
- 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L (Bulk), 5 L (Canister), 10 L (Canister)
- Ingredients
- 100% pure argan oil (Argania spinosa kernel oil), Roasted kernels
- Origin
- Souss-Massa region, southwestern Morocco
- How to use
- Drizzle over amlou, bread, or dishes just before serving to preserve its aroma.
- Use cold, as a finishing oil — avoid high-heat cooking to keep its flavor.
- Combine with honey and ground almonds to make traditional amlou.
What is ARGANIVA culinary argan oil?
ARGANIVA culinary argan oil is 100% pure argan oil pressed from roasted argan kernels. Roasting the kernels before pressing is what gives culinary argan oil its distinctive toasted, nutty aroma — very different from the lighter, unroasted cosmetic version.
In Morocco, culinary argan oil is a pantry staple, most famously used to make amlou, a spread of roasted almonds, argan oil, and honey, traditionally served with bread at breakfast.
How to use culinary argan oil
- Amlou: blend roasted almonds, honey, and culinary argan oil for the traditional Moroccan spread.
- Bread and khobz: drizzle over warm Moroccan bread as a simple, everyday use.
- Finishing oil: add at the end of cooking, over couscous, grilled vegetables, or salads, rather than as a high-heat cooking oil, to preserve its aroma.
Why the taste is different from cosmetic argan oil
Roasting the kernels changes both the chemistry and the flavor of the oil. This is a normal and traditional step for the culinary version and is not done for the cosmetic version, which is why the two products should not be substituted for one another. See our cosmetic vs culinary comparison for a full breakdown.
Ordering
Culinary argan oil ships internationally and can also be delivered to your accommodation while travelling in Morocco. Contact us on WhatsApp for current pricing and available sizes.
Frequently asked questions
What does culinary argan oil taste like?
It has a distinctive toasted, nutty aroma, a result of roasting the kernels before pressing. It is used as a flavoring oil rather than a neutral cooking oil.
Can culinary argan oil be used for frying?
It's best used cold or gently warmed, drizzled over finished dishes, bread, or couscous — high heat will diminish its flavor.
Is culinary argan oil safe to consume daily?
Culinary argan oil is a food product used in Moroccan cuisine much like olive oil, typically in moderate amounts as a flavoring rather than a primary cooking fat.
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