Argan oil
Containers of argan oil | |
| Type | Plant oil |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Maghreb |
| Main ingredients | Fruit of the argan tree |
| Argan, practices and know-how concerning the argan tree | |
|---|---|
Argan paste making | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Reference | 955 |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2014 (14nd session) |
| List | Representative |
Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), which is indigenous to Morocco and southwestern Algeria. In Morocco, argan oil is used to dip bread at breakfast or to drizzle on couscous or pasta. It is also used for cosmetic purposes.