Sapote oil, also known as sapuyul or sapayulo oil, is pressed from the seeds of the mamey sapote (''

Pouteria sapota ''Pouteria sapota'', the mamey sapote, is a species of tree native to Mexico and Central America. The tree is also cultivated in the Caribbean. Its fruit is eaten in many Latin American countries. The fruit is made into foods such as milks ...

''), a fruit tree native to

South America South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the souther ...

. The oil is described as having an "almond-like odor" and a "mild, pleasant taste", and is also used as a

cooking oil Cooking oil is plant, animal, or synthetic liquid fat used in frying, baking, and other types of cooking. It is also used in food preparation and flavoring not involving heat, such as salad dressings and bread dips, and may be called edible oi ...

in some tropical countries. The seeds themselves are reported to be toxic. The seed oil has been used in soaps and cosmetics, as a base for some

aromatherapy Aromatherapy is based on the usage of aromatic materials including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological and physical well-being. It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative ...

compounds and as a sedative, skin tonic and hair revitalizer.

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