grapeseed oil, what is it?

Natural, nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare

Grapeseed Oil is made from grape seeds after wine production; it requires no new farmland or water to produce. Our grapeseed oil is expeller pressed; no external heat is applied and no chemicals are used in this process. Versatile, delicious, and good for you, grapeseed oil allows the pure flavor of fresh food to come through. Its delicate flavor and body make it perfect for sautéing, baking, or frying. It also goes great in salad dressings; on pasta or crusty breads; or in marinades or bastes for the grill. Expeller Pressed - Expeller pressing is a chemical-free mechanical process that extracts oil from seeds and nuts. This method of oil extraction is an alternative to the hexane-extraction method used for many conventional oils. The temperature reached during pressing depends on the hardness of the nut or seed. The harder the nut or seed, the more pressure required to extract the oil, which in turn creates more friction and higher heat. There is no external heat applied during the expeller pressing. Antioxidants - A group of compounds which combat free radicals (oxygen-species cause of diseases) in your bloodstream. Saturated and Unsaturated Fats - Fats and oils are basically mixtures of fatty acids and are identified as "saturated" and "mono- or poly- unsaturated" depending upon which type of fatty acid is predominate. Fatty acids are basically chains of carbon that can react with other molecules. There are two types: Continue reading here.