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 | | MAROGANIA : ANNUAL CAPACITY OF 300 TONS OF ARGAN OIL | | | OLVEA | | 03/07/2008 | | | Olvea (formerly Laboratoire Soetenaey & Sictia) has invested €500,000 in a fully-equipped facility for grinding the seeds to extract the oil using the cold-press process.
This facility, named Marogania, is 20 km from Agadir in Morocco, in the heart of the Argan tree forest.
Marogania can produce 300 tons of argan oil per year, and is the leading producer of high quality and competitively priced argan oil in Morocco, meeting the needs of the rapidly growing overseas market whilst supporting the local Berber population. Marogania also helps to promote and maintain the preservation of the Argan tree forest.
The « miraculous» oil
Argan oil has always been used by the Berbers of the Atlas Mountains as protection from the harsh climatic conditions; the strong winds and the burning sun.
The unique composition of argan oil makes it one of the most balanced oils; it has many cosmetic and nutritional benefits.
• Cosmetics
Argan oil contains exceptionally high levels of essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid (omega-6), which protect and repair the skin. These fatty acids also stimulate intracellular oxygenation, helping to restore the vital balance of water and fats in the hydro lipid film of the skin.
Essential fatty acids also counter drying and loss of elasticity in skin, helping to prevent or delay wrinkling; the skin becomes more supple and more toned.
This action against skin ageing is reinforced by very high levels of vitamin E (tocopherols). Vitamin E has moisturising and healing properties and is one of the most powerful biological anti-oxidants in neutralizing free radicals. It also protects cell membranes from lipid oxidation, thereby slowing the skin's ageing process.
• Cooking
Argan oil is also a common ingredient in tajines and couscous. It was recently introduced to European cuisine by top chefs and it is now used as a base for many types of seasonings and can also be combined with fish and meats.
Argan oil is often served with honey to guests in Morocco, as a sign of hospitality, in the same way as tea.
For more information : www.marogania.com and www.olvea.fr | |
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