Tiger nut oil
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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)
Additional Information
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"