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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 iscold 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:
MacNut Macadamia Nut Oil - More healthful than olive oil, more stable than canola oil and more delicious than either, MacNut Oil is made with the finest tree-ripened Australian macadamia nuts. |
| 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. |
| Grapeseed Oil |
| How It's Made: Grape seeds are a by product of wine production, therefore this oil typically originates from the wine growing regions of Europe. |
| Flavor: A delicate, light oil. |
Smoking Point: 420° |
| Cooking Uses: Grapeseed oil is ideal for fondues and perfect for roasting and shallow frying. Usa as an alternative to standard oils for frying and sautéing; a base for salad dressings & marinades; an ingredient in pancakes or chocolate cake. |
| Health Benefits: High in polyunsaturates and low in saturates. Cholesterol, Carb, Trans Fat & Sodium free |
Our Suggestion:
International Collection Grapeseed Oil -
Due to its neutral flavor, it is often the preferred oil of fish and seafood restaurants. It adds a delicious crispness to food while retaining the original flavor. |
| Truffle Oil |
| How It's Made: Basically a nuetral oil that has been infused with truffles. |
| Flavor: Rich, earthy and decadent. White truffle oil is more mild and often preferred over black truffle oil. |
| Cooking Uses: This oil is extremely versatile and can be used for flavoring everythin gform risotto to salad dressings. |
Our Suggestion:
La Tourangelle Truffle Oils - La Tourangelle Black Truffle Oil begins with expeller-pressed Grapeseed oil, which is slowly infused with back truffle aroma following a 150-year-old French tradition. Available in Black, White and Pumpkinseed. |
| 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:
L'Olivier Herbs de Provence Oil
L'Olivier Garlic Thyme Oil
Lucini Flavored Oils (including Basil, Garlic or Lemon)
Lizzie's Kitchen Dipping Oils: Basil Garlic, Mediterranean Herb or Roasted Garlic
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