Huile d’argan alimentaire is a pure culinary argan oil made by the Spinosa women’s cooperative in Imjjade Iderk, a village in Morocco’s Tiznit Province. It is made from roasted kernels sourced from argan trees a few kilometers north of the village and carries the Argane Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).

Cooperative members crack the hard argan nuts by hand, remove the kernels, and roast them. They use a hand-operated stone mill for small batches and a mechanical press for larger ones. The oil contains no additives.

The roasted kernels give the oil a nutty flavor with toasted notes that come through best when it is added just before serving. Drizzle it over couscous, tagine, or grilled vegetables, or combine it with almonds and honey to make amlou, a traditional Moroccan spread.