Hillfarm Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil - 2 Litre, Suitable for Cooking, Baking and Frying

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The seed is cleaned and gently squeezed to draw out the oil; by treating the seed with respect we retain its nutritional composition and flavour. We’ve had some great comments from people who’ve tried it in the review section beneath our recipe. Some oils become altered at high temperatures and their nutrients damaged so we don’t get the benefit from them. Rapeseed oil is very stable at high temperatures and so is ideal for roasting and frying.” – Lucy Williamson Plant sterols Rapeseed oil has the lowest levels of saturated fats of all plant oils. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet can help to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels, which can help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and stroke.” – Lucy Williamson High in omega 3 Cold pressed rapeseed oil contains polyphenol antioxidants, which are important for our cells, and carotenoids, which the body converts into vitamin A.

Cold pressed rapeseed oil contains higher levels of plant sterols than refined varieties and almost twice as much as olive oil.” – Lucy Williamson Polyphenols and carotenoids Extra virgin’ means extracted from a first pressing without the use of any chemicals, while ‘cold pressed’ means extracted solely by mechanical means without using heat (which destroys the delicate flavours as well as its nutrients). Our rapeseed oil is both ‘extra virgin’ and ‘cold pressed’ as well as ‘single origin’. The equivalent standard olive oil would cost at least four times as much as Hillfarm oil. Olive oils at similar prices, meanwhile, are a blend of oils from various countries. Even the best-known Italian brand olive oils at our price point are made by blending varying quality oils from various EU countries. 7. It’s low in food milesMost refined oils are extracted using chemical solvents and high temperatures. Although the process is highly efficient abstracting 98% of the oil from the seed, compared to our 70%, it removes the taste, smell and colour. There are two types of Omega 3 fatty acids which have healthy heart – giving properties as well as benefits to vision & brain health and an important anti-inflammatory function. They are called EPA and DHA and are already present in oily fish. Plant Omega 3 however, needs to be converted by our bodies into these two forms before we can get the same benefits. So, if we’re relying on plants for our Omega 3 we need a lot! The good news for Hillfarm fans is that Rapeseed oil has the highest levels of Omega 3 of all plant oils. It also provides the perfect balance of Omega 6:3 and you can read more about why this is so important in our Fats Q&A blog” – Lucy Williamson Vitamin E There is no oil as versatile as extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oil. While each variety of olive oil has distinct limited uses, Hillfarm oil is as good for roasting and frying as it is for creating salad dressings or dips. You can even use it in your baking for healthier cakes! It’s the ultimate all-rounder and the perfect choice for cooks who would rather have one bottle in their cupboard instead of three or four (or more!). 6. It’s cheaper than the equivalent olive oil

While fat is an essential part of our diets , health professionals recommend choosing unsaturated fats over saturated fats to help lower cholesterol levels and protect our hearts. Cold pressed rapeseed oil is lower in saturated fat than any other oil – with less than half the saturated fat level of olive oil! The other day I was bored of the fiddly job of rubbing butter into the flour, and besides, we know our cold pressed rapeseed oil is healthier than butter! So I thought why not replace the butter for oil!We leave our hedge cutting as late in the winter as we can so the wild birds can forage for berries and nuts through the cold winter months and build their nests undisturbed in the spring. We only cut 40% of our hedges each year, which helps to protect their habitats. The Red Tractor