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Tamanu Oil

The tamanu tree is a tropical plant that is found in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It can grow up to three meters tall, has black bark and oval-shaped waxy leaves. Twice a year, the tamanu tree blooms, displaying beautiful white flowers that produce a yellow fruit with a taste similar to an apple and a large pit. Inside this pit, there are seeds that when sun-dried and cold-pressed, produce a rich, smooth oil that is much like coconut oil in both consistency and color. This is the tamanu oil. Because of the intensive manufacturing [...]

Lemon Oil

Lemon oil (also known as lemon essential oil) has a very refreshing and calming scent similar to that of the lemon’s. The lemon oil is obtained from the lemon fruits by squeezing or pressing it out. It is frequently used in furniture polish and is said to help increase concentration and enhance decision-making skills. It is less viscous than many other oils, giving it a watery texture and making it easy to blend with other liquids. In addition to its use as a furniture polish, lemon oil is commonly used in drink flavoring, aromatherapy and to aid digestion. It has [...]

Pumpkin Seed Oil

The pumpkin seed oil is most well known for its culinary uses in Eastern Europe, namely Austria, Germany, Hungary and Croatia and is considered a luxurious delicacy in those countries. It is a vital export for Slovenia and Austria, where it has been cultivated and manufactured since the 18th century. One of the most fascinating qualities of pumpkin seed oil is its dichromatism. This means that the oil will appear as different colors depending on the thickness of the oil extracted from the roasted pumpkin seeds. Colors vary from dark green to dark red. It has a rich flavor and [...]

Cottonseed Oil

Cotton is a very unique plant because it provides both oil and seed for consumption, and strong fibers that are ideal for making clothing and other products. Believe it or not, the cottonseed plant is one of the top four genetically modified crops worldwide. Cottonseed oil (sometimes shown as cotton seed oil or cotton oil) is a light yellow oil, rich in vitamin E (tocopherols), and is produced in relatively small amounts for use as a cooking oil today. The structure of the cottonseed is similar to other cooking oils such as the sunflower oil and other oil-bearing seeds in [...]

Neem Oil

Neem oil is a non-edible oil which is extracted from the seeds and fruits of the neem plant (biologically known as Azadirachta indica). It has a dark red-brown colour which somewhat resembles the appearance of blood. The oil is the most valuable part of the plant, although other parts of the neem tree such as its leaves are often used as well. Neem oil has a strong, unpleasant bitter taste and odour (it is not suitable for consumption, so don’t try it!). The neem oil is especially popular in India where it is used in Indian traditional medicine to treat [...]

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil is an oil that is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. The plant is native to America and some parts of Europe and is mainly harvested for its seeds and roots which are believed to contain medicinal value. The evening primrose oil has a faint, nutty taste that many people find pleasant. However, if the evening primrose oil tastes bitter or bad, discard it as it turns rancid fairly quickly. It is most commonly used as a dietary supplement because of its rich gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) content. About 80% of the oil is composed [...]

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