First Cold-Pressed Peanut Oil, Unrefined 350 ml

Natural, nutritious plant oil made from peanut kernels using the mechanical first cold-press method.

Produced without solvent extraction, alkali treatment, hexane fraction, chemical additives or artificial colourants. It has a pleasant characteristic flavour and aroma and is suitable for salads, sauces, cold dishes, baking, frying and deep-frying.

Description

Mechanically produced using the first cold-press method

This nutritious plant oil is produced from peanut kernels using a special first cold-press process designed to minimise processing.

No alkali treatment or solvent extraction is used during production, and no hexane fraction, chemical additives or artificial colourants are added.

The first cold-press method helps preserve the natural characteristics and components of the plant material.

Unrefined oils are valued for their natural flavour, aroma and minimal processing. Peanut oil has a pleasant taste and aroma and is a versatile ingredient for everyday cooking.

Peanut Oil in Cooking

Peanut oil is widely used in Asian and American cuisine. It can be used for frying and deep-frying, salad dressings, sauces and a variety of cold dishes.

It pairs particularly well with dough-based dishes and baked foods.

According to the supplied product information, the oil retains its properties well at higher cooking temperatures, making it suitable for both cold and hot dishes.

Suitable for:

• vegetable salads
• sauces and dressings
• cold appetisers
• Asian-style dishes
• dough-based dishes
• frying
• deep-frying
• everyday home cooking

The original manufacturer information also describes peanut oil as economical to use, particularly for deep-frying.

Natural Composition of Peanut Oil

Peanut oil is a nutritious plant-based product containing fatty acids, vitamins and naturally occurring minerals.

According to the supplied product information, it contains:

• vitamins A, D, E, B1, B2 and PP
• folic acid
• iron
• cobalt
• zinc
• potassium
• magnesium
• calcium
• iodine
• phosphorus

Fatty acid profile stated in the original product information:

Omega-3 — up to 1%

Omega-6 — 15–30%

Omega-9 — 50–60%

Saturated fatty acids, including palmitic, stearic, arachidic and lignoceric acids — approximately 20%.

Its naturally high fat content makes peanut oil a nutrient-dense and energy-rich food.

History & Traditional Use

According to the supplied information, peanut-based foods attracted interest in the late 19th century as nutritious plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. Today peanuts and peanut products are widely used in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Peanut oil also has a long history of use beyond cooking and has been mentioned in various traditional practices.

Traditional sources have associated peanut oil with:

• supporting general vitality
• diets for physically active people
• supporting normal nervous system function
• diets with reduced consumption of animal-derived foods
• traditional skin care
• use as a massage oil base

Traditional sources have also mentioned peanut oil in relation to cardiovascular health, liver and kidney function, the gallbladder, nervous system, blood formation, memory and general wellbeing.

The original material additionally includes traditional claims concerning wounds, sleep problems, cholesterol levels and other health conditions.

These references describe traditional uses only. Edible peanut oil is a food product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Skin Care & Massage

In traditional cosmetic care, peanut oil has been used to nourish and soften the skin and as a plant-based massage oil.

Benefits

• first cold pressed
• mechanically produced
• unrefined
• made from peanut kernels
• no solvent extraction
• no hexane fraction used
• no added artificial colourants
• pleasant natural flavour and aroma
• contains Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 according to the supplied information
• naturally contains vitamins and minerals
• suitable for cold and hot dishes
• versatile for everyday cooking

Ingredients

100% peanut oil made from peanut kernels using the mechanical first cold-press method.