The other day I was bored of the fiddly job of rubbing butter into the flour, and besides, we know our cold pressed rapeseed oil is healthier than butter! So I thought why not replace the butter for 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. Rapeseed oil has the lowest levels of saturated fats of all plant oils. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet can help to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels, which can help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and stroke.” – Lucy Williamson High in omega 3 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.

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. Cold pressed rapeseed oil contains polyphenol antioxidants, which are important for our cells, and carotenoids, which the body converts into vitamin A. 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.Rapeseed oil is rich in tocopherols, which are vitamin E compounds. Refining oils can reduce vitamin E levels, which is why cold pressed oil is a much better choice. Tocopherols are used by our body to manufacture the antioxidants vital for protecting us against cell damage from free radicals (oxidative stress). Free radicals are a byproduct of our metabolism so a regular source of vitamin E is essential in a balanced diet.” – Lucy Williamson Vitamin K Best sponge cake recipe I’ve EVER had….!” Patricia Millgate Lemon and lime loaf cake Healthier cakes by Lawrence Frohn, April 26, 2019 Not sure whether to buy cold pressed rapeseed oil or olive oil? Here’s our top 8 reasons why the homegrown option is far and away the better choice! The Great Taste Awards are the UK’s most well recognised awards for food and drink and we’re proud to display a number of stars across our product range.

Here’s my recipe – I urge you to try it, or if like some of our family you like mince pie alternatives try it with lemon curd or bakewell tarts in the photograph.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.
Each boxed gift set contains the following Farmers are hugely dependent on the weather which is why we’re notorious for always moaning about it! A wet summer leads to soil damage whilst we harvest our crops. This causes us more work, as we then have to try to repair the soil structure. Soil 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.