Description
Where does Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed Oil come from?
Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed oil comes from Italy, where it is expeller pressed oil from Italy where it is extracted with a heated expeller press. No solvents are used in extraction.
When should I use Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed Oil?
Grapeseed oil has a reputation as the 'chefs' choice' because of its light, clean flavor profile. Popularly used in French cooking and other special applications, it cooks foods without making them seem greasy, and its neutral flavor allows the taste of other ingredients to come through. Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed Oil produces superior results in a wide range of culinary applications including sautéing, medium high heat frying, baking and oil infusing.
Are all grapeseed oils alike?
No, processing can differ substantially. Grape seeds have a very low oil content, so expeller extraction is not viable. Most grapeseed oil is hexane extracted because hexane efficiently pulls oil from seed. Due to concern about potential residue from contact between hexane and oil, Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed Oil is extracted a heated expeller press. No solvents are used in extraction. Spectrum's Grapeseed Oil is also refined at lower temperatures for a longer period of time to protect it from the effects of high heat exposure.
Isn't Grapeseed Oil polyunsaturated and therefore not suitable for cooking?
Polyunsaturates generally are fragile oils not suitable for exposure to high or prolonged heat. With ten grams of polyunsaturates per serving, Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed Oil is highly polyunsaturated. But the oil has unique properties. Low in gums and other impurities that occur naturally in oil, grapeseed oil is less volatile at higher heat levels than other polyunsaturates. Spectrum Naturals Grapeseed Oil's smoke point of 428°F allows safe use in a wider range of culinary applications than typical polyunsaturated oils.
How do Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Grapeseed Oil compare?
A monounsaturated oil, extra virgin olive oil is a linchpin of the heart healthy Mediterranean Diet. The oil is rich and flavorful. As an unrefined oil, extra virgin olive oil should not be exposed to heat higher than 325°F. In addition, most of its characteristic flavor dissipates under sustained heat, so extra virgin olive oil is more suitable for use as a condiment than in most cooking applications. A refined oil, Grapeseed Oil's reputation is built on its superior cooking performance. It can be brought to higher heat and has a lighter, more neutral taste profile than extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
100% mechanically (expeller) pressed naturally refined grapeseed oil.
Cooking Oil
Where better to take advantage of the myriad health benefits of oils than in your kitchen? We bring the same ardent commitment to careful sourcing and natural processing to all our culinary oils, whether all-purpose cooking oils like Canola and Safflower, or artisan-crafted specialty oils like Toasted Sesame. Just taste and see.