Our Oil

In every bottle or jar we produce, there’s a story. It begins long before it reaches your kitchen, and that is one that is rooted in the chalky soil of the Yorkshire Wolds where our core ingredient is grown.

Here we’re passionate about what we produce, taking pride in every step of the process from field to fork. We believe that provenance starts at the source, and as sustainable farmers and food producers we want to provide you with the comfort of knowing exactly what you are eating and where it came from.

Why cold pressed rapeseed oil?

We press the small seeds that are harvested in early August, long after the Rapeseed crop has flowered in May. When harvested these seeds are dried and stored ready for pressing throughout the year.

Cold pressed

Cold Pressing means that the rapeseed is pressed in a natural, chemical-free way. A large screw-like device is used within the press to squeeze the oil from the rapeseed. Cold pressing ensures the oil that you are using has all the goodness still in it. Our oil is then naturally filtered a couple of times and then sent down the bottling line where we bottle it ready for you. Full of flavour and the nutritional benefits you love about our rapeseed oil.

 

We don’t use heat or chemical methods to extract the oil. If a rapeseed oil is not cold pressed it may mean that chemicals have been used to extract even more oil from the seed, so it may not contain the goodness that makes rapeseed oil unique.

Extra virgin

Some people think that the term Extra Virgin is exclusive to Olive Oil. Actually, Extra Virgin refers to ‘The First Press’, meaning that all our oil comes from the first pressing of the rapeseed.

Yorkshire

Well, that bit speaks for itself! All Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil is produced using rapeseed from our farm or farms local to us. Besides using our core ingredient grown within a few miles of here, we use trusted, local suppliers for our Yorkshire honey, mustards, and so much more. People who share our passion for quality and honesty.

Healthy

Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil contains only half the saturated fat and 11 times the Omega 3 of olive oil. Omega oils are what are known as the healthy oils. Rapeseed oil is a great source of Omegas 3, 6 & 9, in the right combination to work together as your body needs them. You can be assured that all our rapeseed is GM free.

You can find out more about the health benefits of our cold pressed Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil here.

Cooking

With its gentle nutty flavour and high burn point Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil is a ideal choice for all your culinary needs. Great for frying, baking, drizzling and dipping.

 

Have a look at our recipe pages for some inspiration.

Next time you buy a bottle or jar with Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil on it, know that you’re not only choosing something that tastes delicious, but you’re supporting sustainable farming, supporting a local business, and reducing food miles. Shop Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil - a taste you can trust.