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

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Hillfarm oil has a high smoke point, making it suitable for all types of cooking as well as dipping and dressing. Unlike extra virgin olive oil, our oil can be safely heated up to 220°C so won’t burn or lose any nutritional value in a hot oven, deep fryer or frying pan. The best quality oils are cold pressed. Cold pressing retains all of the flavour, aroma, and nutritional value of the oil. Vitamin K ensures good musculoskeletal development and is required for blood clotting. Hillfarm oil is only second to sunflower oil in the amount of Vitamin K it contains.” – Lucy Williamson High smoke point

High in omega 3 with unbeatably low levels of saturated fat, Hillfarm oil is a simple way to nourish and protect your heart and body every day. It’s also the only oil or fat any cook needs. As well as being a pure and natural alternative to refined and saturated fats for frying, roasting and baking, our healthy all-rounder is a healthy and delicate alternative to extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil for dressings, marinades and sauces. 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 miles

I wanted to make a cake but realised I had no butter or marg so looked online for a recipe using oil and have to say this is the best sponge I’ve ever made,” Sally

Many people use our cold pressed rapeseed oil for roasting, frying, dipping and dressing. But did you know it’s also ideal for baking? If the Great British Bake Off leaves you hankering after homemade cake but you don’t have time to cream butter and sugar, try our foolproof all-in-one sponge cake recipe. It couldn’t be more straightforward – just add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix with an electric hand whisk! Bake for 30 minutes in two tins, allow to cool, then sandwich together with jam and/or whipped cream (depending on the occasion!). What our bakers say 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 Cold pressed rapeseed oil contains polyphenol antioxidants, which are important for our cells, and carotenoids, which the body converts into vitamin A. 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. AutumnIn 2014 we made a pledge to ban the use of the three potentially harmful neonicotinoid chemicals in our seed treatments at Hillfarm. 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! 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. 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.