Hillfarm Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil - 2 Litre, Suitable for Cooking, Baking and Frying

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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. Cold pressed rapeseed oil contains higher levels of plant sterols than refined varieties and almost twice as much as olive oil.” – Lucy Williamson Polyphenols and carotenoids

We produce a delicious premium extra virgin oil made from British rapeseed grown and pressed on our farm in Suffolk. hillfarm cold pressed rapeseed oil is a natural choice for anyone looking for a fully traceable, sustainable British oil. 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.The rapeseed is ready to harvest in July when the pods are brown and fragile. When the seed is dry enough with a 9% moisture level we begin harvesting, aiming to get as much done as we can before the rain comes. Autumn The oil is released without any heat treatment. The only heat comes from the friction created during the pressing and never exceeds 35ºC. 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.

The best quality oils are cold pressed. Cold pressing retains all of the flavour, aroma, and nutritional value of the oil.

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Hillfarm oil has a high smoke point, making it suitable for all types of cooking as well as dipping and dressing. Unlike extra virgin olive oil, our oil can be safely heated up to 220°C so won’t burn or lose any nutritional value in a hot oven, deep fryer or frying pan. The seed is cleaned and gently squeezed to draw out the oil; by treating the seed with respect we retain its nutritional composition and flavour. We leave our hedge cutting as late in the winter as we can so the wild birds can forage for berries and nuts through the cold winter months and build their nests undisturbed in the spring. We only cut 40% of our hedges each year, which helps to protect their habitats. The Red Tractor

The rapeseed is beginning to grow. The stem elongates, and flower buds (broccoli heads) appear. By the end of April the familiar yellow rapeseed flower is out and we can see the flowering buds just starting to appear on the main stem. There is no oil as versatile as extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oil. While each variety of olive oil has distinct limited uses, Hillfarm oil is as good for roasting and frying as it is for creating salad dressings or dips. You can even use it in your baking for healthier cakes! It’s the ultimate all-rounder and the perfect choice for cooks who would rather have one bottle in their cupboard instead of three or four (or more!). 6. It’s cheaper than the equivalent olive oil ml Smoked Chilli Oil– Add instant smokiness and heat to any dish! Dress, marinate, roast or stir fry with our smoked cold pressed rapeseed oil with chilli. It’s the easy way to make mealtimes more exciting!Many people use our cold pressed rapeseed oil for roasting, frying, dipping and dressing. But did you know it’s also ideal for baking? If the Great British Bake Off leaves you hankering after homemade cake but you don’t have time to cream butter and sugar, try our foolproof all-in-one sponge cake recipe. It couldn’t be more straightforward – just add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix with an electric hand whisk! Bake for 30 minutes in two tins, allow to cool, then sandwich together with jam and/or whipped cream (depending on the occasion!). What our bakers say Some oils become altered at high temperatures and their nutrients damaged so we don’t get the benefit from them. Rapeseed oil is very stable at high temperatures and so is ideal for roasting and frying.” – Lucy Williamson Plant sterols The farm is becoming a hive of activity as the temperature warms and the days get longer. The first job is to get round all of the fields, feeding the crops with fertiliser to help them grow to their full potential. Have a look at this aerial video of the fertiliser spreading. Our oil is a great source of omega oils and vitamin E. It also contains just 6% saturated fat, compared to butter’s whopping 51%. Baking margarines can’t even compare with these credentials — many contain at least three times as much saturated fat as our oil, as well as flavourings, preservatives and emulsifiers. The Suffolk Carbon Charter is an award run jointly by Suffolk County Council and the Environment Agency that recognises carbon reduction measures in Suffolk ’s businesses. We are delighted to hold the Silver award for significantly reducing our carbon emissions.