Cherry pit oil

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Cherry pit oil, also referred to as cherry kernel oil,[1] is a seed oil that is derived from the pits of cherries. It is used for culinary purposes as a flavorant, as a fragrance and as an ingredient in cosmetics, such as lipstick.[2][3][4][5]

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]

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