Most of us think olive oil is the healthiest cooking oil. We perceive the sunny Mediterranean climate and a luxury product like an olive must produce a healthy oil. So it’s a surprise to hear that our own cold pressed rape seed oil is better and very tasty. And the chances are you probably have a local producer. Have you tried it yet?
Cold pressed rapeseed oil has the lowest saturated fat of any culinary oil and less than half that of Olive Oil. Like olive oil, rapeseed oil is low in saturated fat and high in good essential omega oils normally obtained from fish.
What are the health benefits of Rapeseed Oil?
- Contains the lowest saturated fat content of any oil – less than half that of Olive Oil.
- Has 10 times more Omega 3 than Olive Oil.
- Is a good source of Vitamin E.
- High in monounsaturated fats.
- Contains no artificial preservatives and is trans-fat and GM free.
Cold pressed means pressed at room temperature with no solvents, producing a natural additive free oil. Cold pressing means a lower yield of oil but with the excess pulp sold at a good price as animal feed, a farmer can afford the better production method.
So if you haven’t tried it ask your local farm shop or buy online here from our MarketPlace and don’t forget other great British oils like Linseed, Flax or Sunflower.