Emu Today & Tomorrow
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October 1, 2001
Emu Oil - So Many Uses
There's oil in them emu and business is booming. The many uses of emu oil make up almost an A-Z list, ranging from acne to wrinkles. With approximately 90 different reported uses, this oil is one of the most versatile products on the market. Emu oil can be used as a food by-product, produced by rendering the fat from a pad on the bird's back. The fat, at room temperature, is a semi-solid fat, meaning it's a fat and oil mixture. This mixture is refined, sterilized, and deodorized and bottled in everything from facial creams to shampoos, and a multitude of other products. Originally Published in Emu Today and Tomorrow, October 2001