This organic virgin macadamia nut oil is cold pressed extracted from the kernels of Macadamia tetraphylla, the macadamia tree. Organic virgin macadamia oil is a lightweight oil and naturally high in palmitoleic and oleic fatty acid content making it relatively stable with resistance to oxidation. Higher smoke point than other vegetable oils makes preferred choice oil in the culinary industry as a cooking oil and other food items as well as in packaged food. Virgin and unrefined oil in characteristic color with mild nutty odor. Since the product is based upon a high amount of monounsaturated fats, which in turn lower one’s cholesterol encouraging the improvement and functionalism of one’s heart. Type: Organic and virgin Origin: Kenya Botanical Name: Macadamia tetraphylla Odor and Color: Unrefined oil in characteristic color with mild nutty odor.