It’s hard to say where in the world Sunflowers are best-loved, or in which culture they are most deeply rooted. Between 1-2 million years old, they are native to the Americas but also have a long history of cultivation in other parts of the world. Considered the “fourth sister” by eastern Indigenous Americans, this Asteraceae…
Coconut, Palm Fruit and Palm Kernel oils are known as the “tropical” oils because of their roots in the climates of paradise. The name suits them—they are potent fruits with multiple uses, exactly the kind of efficient, compact resource one would need when stranded on an island! Coconut oil is perhaps better known worldwide than…
Argan nut oil is the rarest vegetable oil in the world. It has been used for centuries by the Berbers, who have depended on the tree for fuel, shelter and food, getting a quarter of their daily fat intake from the oil. Known as “Liquid Gold”, Argan nut oil is rich in essential Omega 6…
