Cooking Benefits
Watkins Grapeseed Oil has been the secret of many gourmet chefs because of its light, nutty, yet neutral flavor that won't mask or clash with your other foods.. It has the unique ability to enhance the flavors of ingredients instead of overpowering them and leaves no greasy aftertaste! It makes savory marinades and salad dressings that will not cloud when chilled like olive oil, so you can use them right out of the refrigerator. The late Master Chef, Jean Louis Palladin, noticed that his customers always felt good after a meal cooked in grapeseed oil. Its high smoke point (485 F) makes it ideal for hot food preparation which means you can sauté, fry or bake without any smoking, splattering or burning. Its excellent emulsification properties make grapeseed oil ideal for whipping mayonnaise and creamy dressings that will not separate when chilled like many other oils.
Health Benefits
Grapeseed Oil is an ecologically sound product that is made from the seeds of grapes after the wine is pressed. It is high in vitamin E and is 76% linoleic acid (also known as Omega 6), an essential fatty acid. It is low in saturated fat, contains natural chlorophyll and valuable antioxidants (known as proanthocyninidins). Studies have shown that grapeseed oil has a unique ability that may significantly raise HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) and lower LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol). It has also been shown to lower triglycerides, the effect of which may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and impotency, something that no other food product has been known to do! Grapeseed oil contains a high level of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which makes it not only healthy, but very stable.
Watkins Grapeseed Oil is available in three gourmet flavours; Original (unflavored), Garlic and Parsley, and Citrus and Cilantro, and you'll also find it in our Garlic, Chipotle and Onion Liquid Spices.
(Information obtained from Wikipedia, Watkins Associate: MelodyThacker & Igourmet)
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