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

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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. 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 Our oil is a great source of omega oils and vitamin E. It also contains just 6% saturated fat, compared to butter’s whopping 51%. Baking margarines can’t even compare with these credentials — many contain at least three times as much saturated fat as our oil, as well as flavourings, preservatives and emulsifiers. 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

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. 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. 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 Hillfarm oil is a rich source of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are vital for our hearts, brain function and eyes. It’s also a balanced source of omega 6, the other essential fatty acids that need to be included in our diet. Why buy something that has travelled over a thousand miles when there is a healthier, more versatile and, we would say, more delicious equivalent product being produced on your doorstep? 8. It tastes deliciousIf 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. 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 Bees are important to us and we do take great care not to harm them in any way. In 2016, our commitment to save the bees was recognised by Friends of the Earth in their Bee Friendly Shopper’s Guide to Rapeseed Oil. Gradually add water, the amount will vary depending on your flour so add it bit by bit until the mixture comes together to form a dough.

The farm is becoming a hive of activity as the temperature warms and the days get longer. The first job is to get round all of the fields, feeding the crops with fertiliser to help them grow to their full potential. Have a look at this aerial video of the fertiliser spreading. 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 The key to sustainable arable farming is to feed the soil and help the soil to feed the crops. We use poultry manure to feed the soil and some manufactured fertilisers to feed the crops.

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 has less than half the saturated fat of olive oil. In fact, it has the lowest level of saturated fat of any oil! This makes it the best choice for looking after your heart. It’s also higher in polyunsaturated fats, which help tolower LDL cholesterol, and has the ideal balance of essential omega-3 and 6 oils. Omega-3 in particular plays an important role in brain function and development and is present in much higher levels in cold pressed rapeseed oil than olive oil. The higher levels of vitamin E in rapeseed oil are good news too. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant,which protects cell membranes. It also helps tomaintain healthy skin and eyes and strengthen the immune system. 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. With the same low levels of saturated fat and high levels of omega 3 and vitamin E as Hillfarm Oil, they’re just as good for your heart and body too.
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