Currently, Argan oil is mainly produced by women’s cooperatives in Morocco using a semi-industrial mechanical extraction process. This allows the production of high-quality argan oil. Depending on the method used to prepare argan kernels, two types of argan oil can be obtained: food or cosmetic grade.
How is argan oil extracted?
The traditional process of extraction, collected from the argan forest. The fruits are collected manually and sun-dried for a few weeks. Harhar et al. ( 59) showed that a of argan oil. (2) Fruit peeling: following the drying period, their collected. (4) Kernel roasting: the kernels are then gently roasted in clay plates for a few minutes.
How do you extract argan oil from a nut?
A thick peel envelops the fleshy pulp. The fleshy pulp surrounds a hard-shelled nut that represents about 25% of the weight of the fresh fruit. The nut contains 1 to 3 oil-rich Argan kernels. Extraction yields from 30% to 50% of the oil in the kernels, depending on the extraction process. Extraction is key to the production procedure.
How much oil does an argan nut produce?
The argan nut contains one to three oil-rich argan kernels. Extraction yields from 30% to 50% of the oil in the kernels, depending on the method. It takes about 40 kilograms (88 lb) of dried argan fruit to produce only one litre of oil. Extraction is key to the production process.