· By Tegan Pace
Why Is Hillfarm Above The Rest? Busting The Oil-Based Myths
Getting The Most Out Of Your Rapeseed Oil
When there are SO many different oils on the market, how can you tell which is best? Hillfarm extra virgin cold-pressed oil and generic supermarket vegetable oil? Absolutely!
With so many myths and opinions out there, it can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Here at Hillfarm, we pride ourselves on making pure, cold-pressed rapeseed oil that looks good, tastes good, and makes you feel good, so here's how you can tell you're getting the most out of your oil.
We're here to tell you that our rapeseed oil contains only that: pure rapeseed. So many oils claim to be non-blended and free from added extras, but will have ingredients lists with colourants, additives, and extra chemicals. That doesn't sound very pure to us! When we say our oil is non-blended and pure, we mean it; our oil contains rapeseed and only rapeseed, so you're getting 100% of what you're buying. This also means you know exactly what you're eating and how, making Hillfarm the perfect oil for incorporating into your recipes and culinary creations. You can find some of our favourite recipes using our cold-pressed rapeseed oil here.
It’s all in the extraction process - generic vegetable oils are known as refined oils, the type you find in UPFs (ultra processed foods) where the oil is extracted with heat and chemicals. In doing so, the oil loses much of its nutritional value, not to mention its natural flavour. At Hillfarm, we only ever cold-press our oil, which is a gentle method that genuinely preserves all the natural goodness and flavour of our rapeseed. Our oil is so pure, it's multi-award winning, with more Great Taste Awards than any other in category. All of this attention to detail means our cold-pressed rapeseed oil is naturally high in vitamin E and rich in omegas 3, 6, and 9, which are essential fatty acids beneficial for heart health. It also contains plant sterols thought to help lower cholesterol and has less than half the saturated fat of olive oil, making it a heart-healthy option (if you're interested in all the healthy details, find more info here). So when you're choosing your oil, remember cold-pressed is best!
At Hillfarm, every decision we make is rooted in quality, integrity, and care for both our customers and the planet. That’s why we’ve chosen to bottle our premium range oils in dark glass bottles. Besides looking good, it does good by protecting nutritional quality as light is one of the biggest enemies of natural oils. Exposure to sunlight or artificial light can trigger oxidation, degrading the oil’s nutrients and flavour over time. By using dark glass, we’re shielding the oil from harmful UV rays and preserving all those delicious nutrients we mentioned earlier. That means every drizzle on your salad or sizzle in the pan delivers the same fresh, nutty flavour and goodness as the day it was bottled.
Don’t just take our word for it - explore our full range of award-winning rapeseed oils here and taste the difference for yourself. With Hillfarm, you're getting health, flavour, and honesty in every drop - no gimmicks, no myths, just the real deal.
