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Dill Oil

What is Dill Oil?

Dill oil is is the oil extracted from the seeds, leaves, or stems of the Dill plant. [1]



History

It was popular with the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, who called it "Anethon" from which the botanical name was derived. The common name comes from the Anglo-Saxon dylle or dylla, which then changed to dill. [1]

From 812 onwards, when Charlemagne, Emperor of France, ordered the extensive cultivation of this herb, it has been widely used, especially as a culinary herb. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Dill Oil


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Dill Oil - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Dill Extract
Dillweed Oil

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
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  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJuly 14, 2011 @ 5:44 PM

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