Argan Oil vs Olive Oil: How They Taste and When to Use Each

Olive oil is your everyday kitchen workhorse. ARLO culinary argan oil, cold pressed from roasted argan nuts in Morocco's Souss Valley, is a finishing drizzle with a toasty, nutty flavor. Here is how they compare on the plate.

The flavor difference

• Olive oil: grassy, fruity or peppery, depending on the olives and the harvest.
• Roasted argan oil: toasty and nutty, a little like roasted hazelnut or sesame, with a smooth, buttery finish.

Because the argan nuts are roasted before pressing, ARLO tastes warm and rounded rather than green.

When to reach for each

Cook with any oil and finish with ARLO.- For sautéing, roasting and big batches: use the oil you already cook with.- For the last step: a spoonful of ARLO over the finished dish, right before serving, so the roasted flavor stays front and center.

Where argan oil shines

• Bread dip: olive oil is classic and grassy. ARLO is toasty; try it with flaky salt and honey.
• Hummus: olive oil is fruity. ARLO is nutty and pairs with cumin and paprika.
• Eggs: olive oil is peppery. ARLO is rich on fried or scrambled eggs.
• Salads: olive oil is bright. ARLO is warm and pairs with citrus, like this orange and fennel salad.
• Vanilla ice cream: olive oil is unusual here. ARLO is a must-try and tastes like toasted nuts and caramel.

Try them side by side

Pour a teaspoon of each into two small dishes. Taste them plain, then on a piece of bread with a pinch of salt. Most people notice the roasted, nutty note of argan right away. That is the flavor to build a dish around.

About ARLO

• Single ingredient: argan oil, cold pressed from roasted argan nuts
• From Morocco's Souss Valley
• USDA Organic and Kosher
• 165 mL bottle, 2-year shelf life

FAQ

Is argan oil the same as olive oil? No. Olive oil is pressed from olives. Culinary argan oil is pressed from roasted argan nuts and has a toasty, nutty flavor.

Can I use argan oil instead of olive oil? Use it where flavor matters most: as a drizzle on finished dishes, dips, salads and desserts. Keep cooking with the oil you already use.

Is ARLO edible? Yes. ARLO is culinary argan oil, made to be eaten. It is USDA Organic and Kosher.