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''Cyperus esculentus''; chufa; aceite de chufa (Esp.); olio di zigolo dolce (It)
 
''Cyperus esculentus''; chufa; aceite de chufa (Esp.); olio di zigolo dolce (It)
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax" in ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology'', P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 390-429.
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* M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax" in ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology'', P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 390-429.
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
 
 
* ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technologies'', Paul Nicholson, Ian Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000  Comment: M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax"
 
  
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:32, 8 June 2022

Description

A nondrying oil expressed from the tuberous roots of chufa grass (Cyperus esculentus) that grows wild in Mediterranean region marshes. Tiger nut oil contains oleic acid (77%), linoleic acid (6-15%), palmitic acid (12%), and stearic acid (3%) (Serpico and White 2000). It is similar to olive oil and has been used for cooking, oil lamps, anointing, soap manufacture, perfumes and as a lubricant.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Cyperus esculentus; chufa; aceite de chufa (Esp.); olio di zigolo dolce (It)

Resources and Citations

  • M.Serpico, R.White, "Oil, fat and wax" in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 390-429.