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Avocado Oil
Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Safflower oil
Rapeseed oil
Walnut and Hazelnut oil
Olive-Flax Oil
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil
Avocado Oil [1]
Cold-pressed from the creamy flesh of Chilean avocados, Clearspring Organic Avocado Oil [1] has a delicious, nutty flavour which is perfect for a large range of dishes. It can be use for dipping with bread, adding colour, smoothness and flavour to dressings, stir-frying [2] and even deep-frying as it has a very high smoke point. It is also cholesterol free, rich in vitamin E, omega 3 and 6 and it’s high in monounsaturated fat. In many countries is it is a recommended ingredient as part of a healthy heart diet. Try drizzling a little Clearspring Organic Avocado Oil [1] mixed with Clearspring Organic Tamari [3] and Clearspring Organic Balsamic Vinegar [4] over a salad of tofu, wakame and tomato [5] for a rich finish, or add Avocado Oil to grated beetroot, carrot and cabbage along with a little Clearspring Organic Rice Vinegar [6], Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt [7] and Clearspring Organic Roasted Seeds and Soya [8]. Alternatively, use it as a substitute for butter in cakes, muffins [9] and pastry or drizzled over warm vegetables or pasta [10]. When you cook with avocado oil, the distinctive colour becomes clear, so your dishes won’t all turn out green.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil [11]
Olive cultivation in Tunisia dates back as far as the 8th century BC when the Romans introduced it; since that time the olive has become an integral part of Tunisian culture with both culinary and cosmetic uses. Today Tunisia has the second largest collection of olive groves in the world after Spain, so olives form a significant part of their cuisine. We have chosen an exceptional quality of oil which can even be used for deep-frying. Clearspring Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced near the town El Fahs in the Zaghouan region of northern Tunisia. It is high in anti-oxidants and rich in omega 6 and 9.
Clearspring Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a mild flavour which is ideal for making North African and Middle Eastern dishes. Try drizzling it over a butternut squash and spinach tagine, or add it to hummus for a smooth finish. It also tastes great served simply with warm bread and dukka [12] – an Egyptian nut or used on Tunisian grilled vegetables [13]. Alternatively use it to deep-fry falafel and serve them with hummus, pita bread and carrot and orange salad [14].
Safflower oil [15]
With a slightly sweet, nutty taste, safflower is a delicious and nutritious oil. It has the highest omega 6 content of any of our oils as well as containing omega 9; it is also a good source of vitamin E and you can even use it as a moisturiser. The oil is taken from the thistle like safflower plant. The dried petals from the plant also have a culinary use as a natural yellow food colouring, sometime used as a substitute for saffron.
Clearspring Organic Safflower Oil [16] is perfect for making dressings and dips. Try eating it with some roast garlic, balsamic oil, Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt [7] and warm, crusty bread. Alternatively, drizzle it onto a salad of papaya, lime, spring onion and coriander for a refreshing, light dish. Clearspring Organic Safflower Oil [16] can also be used in sweet dishes; make a delicious granola by mixing some oats, bran, raisins and your favourite Clearspring nuts, seeds and grains [17] together. Bake in the oven until lightly toasted and then drizzle with a mixture of Clearspring Organic Malt Syrup [18], apple juice and Clearspring Organic Safflower Oil [16]. Leave to cool and then enjoy! Safflower oil also lends a delicious texture to frozen desserts [19].
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Rapeseed oil [15]
Rapeseed oil, which is also known as canola in the USA, is produced from the seed of the yellow-blossomed rape (colza) plant. It contains all three omega fatty acids as well as vitamin E. It is said to be one of the healthiest culinary oils available and is low in saturated fat with heart healthy properties. Although most people don’t realise it, a lot of vegetable spreads and oils in the UK are actually made from or include rapeseed oil, however, it is often highly refined and artificially treated. Our organic oil is unrefined, cold pressed and GM free. In terms of natural farming, rapeseed is also becoming more popular as it can be used in rotation with other grains such as wheat, maintaining a healthy balance in the soil. The flavour of rapeseed oil is much more subtle than oils such as olive, which makes it ideal for dishes where a gentler taste is required. In cold dishes it adds a hint of nuttiness, so it is delicious in salad dressings [20], dipping sauces [21], marinated vegetables and hummus. It can also be used to make flapjacks, crostini or drizzled onto soups [22] or guacamole [23].
Find out more:
Oil and nutrition [24](British Nutrition Foundation)
The Food Programme [25] (BBC Radio 4) – rapeseed oil
Walnut [26] and Hazelnut oil [27]
As with all of the Clearspring oils, walnut and hazelnut oil are delicious and have health giving properties. While both of them contain omega 3, 6 and 9, hazelnut oil has 69g of omega 9 per 100ml, which is the highest level of all our oils, and walnut oil has 55g of omega 6 per 100ml. They also contain vitamin E. Both oils are fantastic in salad dressing [20] Hazelnut and orange go together very well - dress a salad of orange slices and chicory with hazelnut oil and Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt [7]. Walnuts and pear are a traditional, seasonal combination – serve roasted pear with curly endive, celery and whole grain mustard and walnut oil dressing. For an extra moist and delicious carrot or apple cake [28], add a touch of hazelnut oil to the batter or add it to your pastry in our lemon tart [29] recipe 3 for a delicious nutty, biscuity finish. Drizzle walnut oil over roasted pumpkin ravioli for a rich finish or make a tasty pesto [30] using walnut oil and toasted walnuts.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Olive-Flax Oil [31]
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. [32]
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 [20] 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 [33] or split pea soup [34]. 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 [35]
Clearspring Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil [35] 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 [36].
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 [4] for a delicious dressing. Drizzle this over grated apple, carrot and Clearspring Organic Roasted Styrian Pumpkin Seeds [36] for a healthy and nutritious salad. Alternatively you can make an interesting pesto by blending a little Clearspring Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil [35] with basil, garlic, almonds and a pinch of Clearspring Traditional Sea Salt [7]. 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!
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