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Physicochemical Characteristics, Nutritional Properties, and Health Benefits of Argan Oil: A Review

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: The argan tree (Argania spinosa L. Skeels), an endemic tree in Morocco, is the most remarkable species in North Africa, due to its botanical and bioecologic interest as well as its social value. Argan oil is traditionally well known for its cardioprotective properties and it is also used in the treatment of skin infections. This paper gives an overview of scientific literature available on nutritional and pharmacologic properties of argan oil. Owing to its unique organoleptic properties associated with its cardioprotective properties, argan oil has found, recently, its place in the highly competitive international edible oil market. This success is a very positive sign for the preservation of the argan tree, the argan forests and, therefore, in general, the biodiversity.

Source: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2011.638424

Authors: Abdelilah El Abbassi, Nauman Khalid, Hanaa Zbakh, Asif Ahmad

Institutions: Cadi Ayyad University, The University of Tokyo, Universidad de Sevilla, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University

Language: English

Topic: Edible Oils Quality and Analysis

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being, Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2053987465

FWCI: 0.162

Cites: 74

Cited by: 108

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