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

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The rapeseed is beginning to grow. The stem elongates, and flower buds (broccoli heads) appear. By the end of April the familiar yellow rapeseed flower is out and we can see the flowering buds just starting to appear on the main stem. If you love a teatime cake and a cuppa but need to keep an eye on your cholesterol, try our healthier tea time cake. Using our oil and natural yoghurt instead of butter or margarine creates a pretty golden colour while making it much better for you! We’ve also included ground almonds and polenta for an irresistible flavour and texture.

Here’s my recipe – I urge you to try it, or if like some of our family you like mince pie alternatives try it with lemon curd or bakewell tarts in the photograph. The barn where we produce the oil is covered with solar panels which provides all the energy needed to run the pressing and bottling process and the offices as well – there’s even some spare to put into the National Grid. Suffolk Carbon Charter A report by the DGCCRF found that nearly half of the olive oils sold in France are falsely labelled, with many claiming to be of higher quality than they really are. According to the study many contained other oils or falsely claimed to be “extra virgin” or “organic”. The situation is even worse in Italy, where around 50 per cent of all extra-virgin olive oil sold is adulterated with cheap, poor-quality oil, according to Italian police. Globally, the proportion is said to be even higher, reported the Financial Times.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 We’ve had some great comments from people who’ve tried it in the review section beneath our recipe. White garlic oil– Looking for an effortless way to enjoy the fresh taste of garlic? Dress, marinate, fry or roast with our garlic cold pressed rapeseed oil to add the fragrant flavour of garlic to your favourite meals.

Applewood & Oak Smoked Oil– Love smoky flavours? Dress, marinate, fry or roast with our oak and apple wood smoked cold pressed rapeseed oil to add a delicate smoky taste to meals without firing up your barbecue!

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Cold pressed rapeseed oil, on the other hand, is entirely natural. Nothing is added during pressing, which takes place right here on our farm in our solar powered barn. If you’re looking for a healthy, natural, versatile British product for baking, this is it! Citrus cakes 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! by Lawrence Frohn, April 26, 2019 Not sure whether to buy cold pressed rapeseed oil or olive oil? Here’s our top 8 reasons why the homegrown option is far and away the better choice!

Rapeseed oil is rich in tocopherols, which are vitamin E compounds. Refining oils can reduce vitamin E levels, which is why cold pressed oil is a much better choice. Tocopherols are used by our body to manufacture the antioxidants vital for protecting us against cell damage from free radicals (oxidative stress). Free radicals are a byproduct of our metabolism so a regular source of vitamin E is essential in a balanced diet.” – Lucy Williamson Vitamin K It’s that lovely time of year when it’s cold outside and cosy indoors pottering in the kitchen – creating delicious winter and Christmas treats. 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. The rapeseed is ready to harvest in July when the pods are brown and fragile. When the seed is dry enough with a 9% moisture level we begin harvesting, aiming to get as much done as we can before the rain comes. AutumnWe produce a delicious premium extra virgin oil made from British rapeseed grown and pressed on our farm in Suffolk. hillfarm cold pressed rapeseed oil is a natural choice for anyone looking for a fully traceable, sustainable British oil. Most 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. Our other citrusy cake is one visitors to the farm know well. This carrot, clementine and cardamom cake recipe is a family favourite and always baked when guests are coming. Butter-free and made with less than half the sugar of many equivalent sized carrot cakes, its flavour and sweetness is provided by the magic combination of our oil with carrots, 150g dark brown sugar, desiccated coconut, clementine juice and cardamom seeds. Carrot, clementine and cardamom cake Fruity bakes Hillfarm oil is high in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that’s essential to reduce cell damage, keep skin healthy and help to build a strong immune system. If you know someone who loves to cook and eat, treat them to this flavoured oils gift set. Made with our award-winning cold pressed rapeseed oil, all 4 oils can be used to create a huge range of tasty dishes.

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! The best quality oils are cold pressed. Cold pressing retains all of the flavour, aroma, and nutritional value of the oil.Cold pressed rapeseed oil contains polyphenol antioxidants, which are important for our cells, and carotenoids, which the body converts into vitamin A. 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