The oil has a brownish to yellow color in its natural state, and after it is purified, its color is pale golden.[1] It has been described as having a "nutty" odor.[1]
Culinary uses
Culinary uses of cherry pit oil include serving as a flavorant in beverages, ice cream and condiments.[2]
↑Chandra, Amitabh; Nair, Muraleedharan G. (1 June 1993). "Characterization of pit oil from Montmorency cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 41 (6): 879–881. doi:10.1021/jf00030a007.