macadamia oil

Hawaiian nut oil

Macadamia oil is a light, golden oil pressed from the nuts of the macadamia tree.

Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, it has a mild, slightly nutty flavor that makes it popular for cooking, particularly for high-heat applications like frying and roasting.

The oil is also prized in cosmetics and skincare for its moisturizing properties and its similarity to human sebum, allowing it to absorb quickly into skin.

I use macadamia oil for searing because of its high smoke point.

Opposites
oil source/origin

macadamia oilcoconut oil

Fat from palm fruit

animal fat · lard · tallow · fish oil · mineral oil

processing and refinement

macadamia oilhydrogenated oil

Fat altered to stay solid

margarine · Crisco

fat composition

macadamia oilsaturated fat

Fully hydrogenated dietary lipid

trans fat · hydrogenated fat · lard · butter · shortening

Family

macadamia

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G