No. 48, November/December 2000
Linkages between Cultural Diversity and Biodiversity

Moussouris & Pierce: image: Argan fruits

Argania spinosa fruit. Oil production from the fruit is a demanding process: Moroccan women extract the nut from the flesh, roast and grind the kernels and add water to the crushed seeds; rinsing subsequently separates the floating oil from the water. About 100 kilograms of seeds are needed for just 1 to 2 kilograms of oil.

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