Full of nutty flavours
I’ve switched to using Rapeseed oil after hearing that it’s better for you then olive oil as it contains only half the saturated fat. It’s also packed with Vitamin E (a natural antioxidant) and Omegas 3, 6 & 9.
It’s got a wholesome, nutty tang and can be used either hot or cold – so its perfect drizzled on salad, poured over pasta and swirled round in a stir-fry.
Look out for these the next time you hit the supermarket…
Heart of Gold
£4.99 (500ml)
Heart of Gold is a 100 per cent natural, pure, rapeseed oil produced by farmer Nick Bradley, who grows oilseed rape on his farm overlooking the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, on the Lincolnshire/Leicestershire border. The oil is cold-pressed to ensure maximum taste and nutritional content. With a wholesome, nutty tang, it can be used either hot or cold - drizzled on salad, poured over pasta or swirled round in a stir-fry.
Where to buy
Branches of the Lincolnshire Co-op, Asda, Waitrose and in 40 Tesco stores
www.heartofgoldrapeseedoil.co.uk (for full list of stockists nationwide)
Donegal Rapeseed Oil
£5.99 (500ml)
Donegal Rapeseed Oil is produced by a small locally owned company in Raphoe, Co Donegal from crops grown in specially selected farm holdings nearby. The seed is cold pressed and filtered to produce a virgin rapeseed oil.
Where to buy
Available in stores across Ireland
Border Fields Rapeseed Oil
£3.99 RRP (500ml)
Border Fields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil is a great all-rounder in the kitchen. The oil is pressed from crops grown in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders and once harvested the seed is cold pressed, filtered and bottled – no heat or chemicals are used at any stage of production.
For something extra special why not try Border Fields sister rapeseed oil – Oleifera - which is available from selected delicatessens and food stores aroundBritain
For something extra special why not try Border Fields sister rapeseed oil – Oleifera - which is available from selected delicatessens and food stores around
Where to buy
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco nationwide
www.oleifera.co.uk
Hi Siobhan
ReplyDeletevery much agree with you on the Rape Seed Oil, esp. Heart of Gold. Would appreciate if you could mention independent retailers such as Farm Shops. I am, of course not without an agenda as I am www.northfieldfarm.com
Many thanks
Jan McCourt