Macadamia oil

Macadamia oil is a clear, light-yellow liquid that comes from pressed macadamia nuts. People use this oil in cooking and health and beauty applications. Macadamia oil is rich in nutrients, including healthful fatty acids and potassium. Macadamia nut oil contained the highest level (79%) of monounsaturated fatty acids. Macadamia nut oil is low (4%) in the omega-6 fatty acid and saturated fatty acids.

Cooking and eating

• With a higher smoke point than some other oils, such as olive oil, it is perfect for sautéing, roasting, and grilling.
• Its mild flavor also makes macadamia oil a good choice for baked goods or as an appropriate base for salad dressings and marinades.
• Consuming macadamia oil may support heart health. It has high levels of monounsaturated fat. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), monounsaturated fats can lower levels of bad cholesterol, which, in turn, can reduce a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke.

Skin application

Some people also use pure macadamia oil as a skin moisturizer and hair conditioner, claiming that topical application has a number of health benefits. However, most of the evidence for these benefits is largely anecdotal or indirect. Macadamia oil also contains a lot of oleic acid, which is great for softening the skin, regenerating skin cells, moisturizing the skin, and is a natural anti-inflammatory. Linoleic acid content helps restore skin barrier function and reduces trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). The vitamin E present in macadamia oil has many properties that may benefit a person’s skin. For example, it absorbs easily, making it a good moisturizer for very dry skin.

Nutritional information on Macadamia oil

NB:Carbohydrate, by difference(total carbs-fiber) is also called net carbs