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Olive-Flax Oil
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil

Olive-Flax Oil

Flax oil (or linseed as it is also known) has long been used as a functional oil. In recent years most people have eaten high doses of omega -6 and not enough omega -3; using Clearspring Olive-Flax Oil is a great way to start redressing the balance as it contains both. On top of this it contains omega -9 and vitamin E, which is beneficial for healthy skin. However, on its own it cannot be heated to very high temperatures as it starts to smoke quickly.

Extra virgin olive oil on the other hand is a very stable oil that can protect the more fragile flax oil. We’ve chosen one which is rich in antioxidants which are said to help in cancer prevention, so, they complement each other perfectly. It is also low in saturated fat and high in unsaturated fat which can possibly help to reduce cholesterol.

At temperatures below 100ºC, Clearspring Olive-Flax Oil can be used in a wide range of dishes. With the addition of a little Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt, Clearspring Olive-Flax Oil makes a good alternative to margarine when drizzled on to warm vegetables or potatoes. It gives a delicious velvety texture to smoothies, soups, risottos and stews. It also makes a tasty salad dressing with the pepperiness of olive oil and the sweet, nutty flavour of a seed oil and it can even be added to bread dough instead of olive oil or butter. It is fantastic with grains and pulses too, so, try adding it to our barley sweet corn salad or split pea soup. If you really want to make the most of the flavour simply dip some warm bread into it and enjoy.

Organic Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil

Clearspring Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil is both nutritious and delicious. It has a dark green colour, a silky texture and a luscious nutty flavour. It is naturally pressed in Austria using local Styrian pumpkins. Interestingly these pumpkins are grown for their seeds rather than their flesh. The seeds have no outer shell, which makes them ideal for pressing into oil and for use into healthy snacks such as Clearspring Organic Roasted Styrian Pumpkin Seeds.

They are also packed with vitamins and minerals including A, B1, B2, B6, C, D, E, and K, calcium and zinc and the essential fatty acids omega -3 and -6. It is said that pumpkin oil is beneficial in the treatment of urinary tract infections and the prevention of prostate cancer.

Toasted pumpkin seed oil is a versatile cooking ingredient which can be used in a plenty of different dishes. Try mixing it with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a dash of Clearspring Balsamic Vinegar for a delicious dressing. Drizzle this over grated apple, carrot and Clearspring Organic Roasted Styrian Pumpkin Seeds for a healthy and nutritious salad. Alternatively you can make an interesting pesto by blending a little Clearspring Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil with basil, garlic, almonds and a pinch of Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt. It also complements the earthy flavour of wild rice dishes and adds a nutty richness to soups. If you really want to go pumpkin crazy why not make a batch of spicy pumpkin soup and drizzle pumpkin oil on top, it is October after all!