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guide to cooking oils |
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From Olive Oil to Truffle Oils |
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Click a oil variety below for a flavor profile and serving suggestions:
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| How It's Made: Produced from the first pressing of the olives—also known as “cold pressed” to extract the purest, finest, most delicate oil from the olive. |
| Flavor: Overall a subtle flavor of natural fresh olives, but specific flavors vary by region. Some are more peppery, some fruity, while some are light and almond-like. |
Smoking Point: 320° |
| Cooking Uses: Great for sautéing meats and vegetables, and for creating salad dressings and sauces. |
| Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats (the good fat), Trans fat-free, Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
Lucini Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil -
Made from hand-picked, 100% Italian olives, this olive oil is green in color and tastes much like natural fresh olives—a slight almond-like flavor with a peppery finish. |
| Avocado Oil |
| How It's Made: The flesh of the avocado fruit is cold pressed around 40°C to extract the finest avocado oil. One average size avocado will consist of approximately 13-22% oil. |
| Flavor: Just like the fruit, avocado oil is green in color and has a soft nutty taste and a mild avocado aroma. |
Smoking Point: 520° |
| Cooking Uses: Great for frying, sautéing, as a dipping oil, or for creating salad dressings. |
| Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats (the good fat),
Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
Olivado Avacado Oil - Produced in New Zealand, this premium, extra virgin avocado oil is extracted from a mix of Haas avocados and other varietals and has a smooth, rich, and slightly nutty flavor. |
| Macadamia Nut Oil |
| How It's Made: This oil is cold pressed from the decadent macadamia nut, extracting a light oil similar in quality to the finest extra virgin olive oil. |
| Flavor: With a subtle hint of macadamia nuts, this oil is light, nutty and buttery in flavor. |
Smoking Point: 390° |
| Cooking Uses: Great for baking and roasting vegetables, seafood and meat, or in sauces and salad dressings. |
| Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats (the good fat), this oil contains the highest percentage of monounsaturated of all culinary oils.
Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
Sweet Mele’s Macadamia Oil -Popular in Hawaii, this macadamia oil is a naturally light oil that is extracted from the macadamia nut and compliments a variety of different dishes. |
| Hazelnut Oil |
| How It's Made: The nuts are ground and roasted and then pressed in a hydraulic press to extract the delicate oil. |
| Flavor: A rich yet mild and nutty oil that adds an elegant touch to dishes. |
Smoking Point: 430° |
| Cooking Uses: Wonderful used in salad dressings, marinades and baked goods. |
| Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats (the good fat), the same amount you’ll find in olive oil,
Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
La Tourangelle Roasted Hazelnut Oil - A well-kept secret of many top chefs, this hazelnut oil has a nutty, elegant flavor that works with an impressive range of dishes. |
| Almond Oil |
| How It's Made: The nuts are ground and roasted and then pressed in a hydraulic press to extract the delicate oil. |
| Flavor: With a mild flavor, this oil is light and fresh and very neutral in dishes. |
Smoking Point: 420° |
| Cooking Uses: Great used in baked goods, drizzled over vegetables or mixed into pastas. |
| Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats (the good fat),
Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free,
Rich in Vitamins E, B and P |
Our Suggestion:
La Tourangelle Roasted Almond Oil - With a smooth nutty flavor and a light finish, this roasted almond oil will add the right hint of almond to any dish. |
| Walnut Oil |
| How It's Made: The nuts are ground and roasted and then pressed in a hydraulic press to extract the delicate oil. |
| Flavor: Rich and nutty in flavor, this oil’s strong flavor is stands out in dishes. |
Smoking Point: 400° |
| Cooking Uses: Great used in salad dressings, baked goods and drizzled over vegetables. |
| Health Benefits: Very high levels of natural antioxidants,
Great source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids,
Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil - Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, this oil with its delicate roasted walnut taste, is said to be like liquid gold for your palette. |
| Canola Oil |
| How It's Made: Rape seeds are collected from the rape seed plant and then oil is expressed from the seeds. |
| Flavor: Delicate and mild in flavor, this oil has a nice neutral flavor. |
Smoking Point: 440° |
| Cooking Uses: Great for lightly frying or sautéing vegetables and meat, or used in baked goods and salad dressings. |
| Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats,
Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
Loriva Canola Oil -
Cold pressed and processed without any of the harmful chemicals, this is a delicate all-purpose oil. |
| Peanut Oil |
| How It's Made: The peanuts are steamed or roasted, depending on the intended flavor of oil and then pressed to extract the oil. |
| Flavor: Some peanut oils are light in color and mild in flavor, while others are rich, nutty and robust, with an aroma of freshly roasted peanuts. |
Smoking Point: 600° |
| Cooking Uses: The mild flavored oils are great for sautéing and frying and the strong flavored oils are great for sauces. |
| Health Benefits: Trans fat-free,
Cholesterol free |
Our Suggestion:
Loriva Peanut Oil - High quality, Runner peanuts are carefully handled, roasted and then the oil is extracted without chemicals or heat processing, creating a delicate oil with a robust peanut flavor. |
| Flavored Oils |
| Infused with interesting flavors, these oils are a simple way to add that extra something to salad dressings, cold pastas or enjoyed with bread. |
Our Suggestions:
Lesley Elizabeth Basil Garlic Dipping Oil
Benissimo Balsamic Garlic Dipping Oil
International Blood Orange Oil
D&A Infused Basil Oil
Bella Famiglia White Truffle Oil
Bella Famiglia Black Truffle Oil |
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