argan oil refinery plant oil extract plant in togo

   
argan oil refinery plant oil extract plant in togo
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • argan oil refinery plant oil extract plant in togo
Where is argan oil produced?

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.

What products contain argan oil?

As of 2020, the main cosmetics products containing argan oil are face creams, lip glosses, shampoos, moisturizers, and soaps. 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.

How is argan oil extracted?

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. To extract the kernels, workers first dry argan fruit in the open air and then remove the fleshy pulp.

What is argan oil used for?

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.