ORGANIC Almond Oil

Almond blossom in spring Ripe almonds before harvest

Ölmühle Sollings cold-pressed almond oil is a high quality edible oil made from unroasted, organically grown almonds. Pure Almond Oil has a pale, yellow colour and a mild almond flavour and aroma. The oil is rich in valuable ingredients such as the unsaturated fatty acid oleic acid. This is around 68g per 100g, similar to olive oil. Replacing saturated fatty acids with unsaturated fatty acids in the diet helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid. Almond oil is also similar in composition to apricot kernel and plum kernel oil.

Origin

The botanical name of the almond tree is Prunus dulcis Rosaceae. At the Ölmühle Solling, organic almond oil is obtained by cold pressing the ripe fruit of the almond tree. Almond trees prefer the climate of warm, temperate zones such as Spain or Sicily, where the almonds for our almond oils come from. The almond is an elongated, egg-shaped drupe with a rough, grey, leathery skin. There are sweet and bitter almonds. However, only sweet almonds are pressed to produce edible oil. Almonds contain about 60% almond oil.

Use of almond oil

Cold pressed pure almond oil is excellent for preparing mild and light dishes. It is also well tolerated by babies and young children. Almond oil can also be used for light heating. However, as it can lose some of its valuable ingredients when heated, it is best to use the oil primarily for refining salads and raw vegetables, for baking and for steaming. Cold pressed almond oil has a mild flavour, making it an ideal base for dressings and marinades. Almond oil is also ideal for breakfast in cereals or desserts due to its sweet and typical almond flavour.

Benefits of almond oil for the skin

In addition to its use in the kitchen, almond oil is also an ideal skin care oil for all skin types. It is a moisturising skin care oil for the face and body with a skin protecting effect. It penetrates deeply into the skin and is well tolerated. Almond oil is suitable for daily use as well as a gentle massage or bath oil and is a common ingredient in skin care oil blends, body lotions and massage oils. Almond oil is ideal for baby care.

Storage and Shelf Life

Almond oil will keep for up to 12 months if stored unopened, protected from light and at a temperature of 10-20°C. Once opened, the bottle should be kept tightly closed and stored in a cool place.

Botanical name: Prunus dulcis, syn: Prunus amygdalus

Certification:

The almonds used for our cold-pressed almond oil come from certified organic cultivation in accordance with EU Organic Regulation 2092/91.

Organic almond oil is characterised by its high content of the monounsaturated fatty acid "oleic acid", which makes it suitable for preparing hot dishes and for frying.

New long-term studies (e.g. EPIC study2008) suggest reducing carbohydrate intake to 30-40% and increasing the proportion of fat in the diet to 30-40% of daily calories.  After much hesitation, the German Nutrition Society (DGE) has now also endorsed this dietary recommendation. More saturated fats and high-quality vegetable oils not only make food tastier and more enjoyable, they also make people more satisfied and therefore more likely to make the necessary long-term dietary changes. In the current Dietary Fat Guidelines, the DGE confirms for the first time that there is no evidence that eating more fats and oils increases cardiovascular risk.     .

Conclusion: More fat and oil can be consumed, but the composition of the oils is particularly important. Monounsaturated fatty acids and a favourable ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids should be considered.

Literature references
Krist, Sabine, Buchbauer, Gerhard, Klausberger, Carina: Lexikon der pflanzlichen Fette und Öle. 1st edition. Vienna: Springer-Verlag: 2008.

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