Sachi oil is extracted from a plant called Plukenetia volubilis which has the shape of a star fruit. The roasted seeds and dried leaves of this plant have been used to extract oil for several centuries. Even today, Sachi oil is extracted using the same ingredients, but the extraction has been mechanized.
Sachi oil is pale yellow and almost transparent. It is a liquid lighter than water and has a low viscosity. About the taste of Sachi Oil is usually not pleasant but on the contrary, its aroma is pleasant. Therefore Sachi Oil is more suitable for use on the skin for beauty care than for food.