expressed almond oil
Definition
Noun: * Expressed almond oil: A pale yellow fatty oil obtained by pressing (expressing) the kernels of sweet or bitter almonds. It is used in cooking, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Usage
- Expressed almond oil is a specific type of almond oil distinguished by its method of extraction (mechanical pressing) rather than chemical solvent extraction.
- It is used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy, a moisturizing agent in skincare products, and a mild-flavored oil in some culinary applications.
Examples
- The massage therapist used expressed almond oil for its smooth texture and light scent.
- This natural skincare cream contains expressed almond oil to help soothe dry skin.
- For this recipe, you can substitute olive oil with expressed almond oil.
Advanced Usage
- The term "expressed" explicitly denotes the mechanical extraction process, often implying a more natural or cold-pressed product compared to oils extracted with chemical solvents.
Variants and Related Words
- Almond oil (n): A more general term for oil from almonds, which may be produced by expression or by other methods.
- Sweet almond oil (n): Often synonymous with expressed almond oil, as it is typically the oil from sweet almonds that is expressed for cosmetic and culinary use.
- Bitter almond oil (n): This typically refers to an essential oil distilled from bitter almonds, which contains toxic compounds and is used in flavoring in minute, controlled quantities. It is chemically distinct from the fatty expressed almond oil.
Synonyms
- Sweet almond oil (in common usage for culinary and cosmetic grades)
Notes
- Expressed almond oil from bitter almonds must be processed to remove toxic prussic acid (hydrocyanic acid) before it is safe for use. The expressed oil from sweet almonds is non-toxic.
Noun
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pale yellow fatty oil expressed from sweet or bitter almonds
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