Almond oil is extracted from the seed of the almond fruit. Also called sweet almond oil, expressed almond oil a colorless to pale yellow fatty oil expressed from the seeds of the sweet almond, used in preparing perfumes and confections. Almond oil is a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E and unsaturated fats. Diets rich in unsaturated fat may provide some health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease and obesity, and they may aid weight loss. Almond oil is a better choice for culinary purposes.