Cold-pressed Oils

	vita cold-pressed rapekernel oil is made purely from rapeseed grown in Germany. Its nutty-seedy taste makes it ideal for many uses. Rapekernel oil has no cholesterol and contains valuable Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Because it consists of 66 % simple unsaturated fatty acids and 27 % polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is the ideal oil for use in the kitchen and is expressly recommended by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (German Nutritional Association) because of its excellent composition of fatty acids. Can be used for salads, dips, marinades, for frying and cooking. Rapekernel oil can be heated to 160° C. Available in 500 ml glass bottles < back

	vita cold-pressed sunflower oil is extracted from the kernels of the sunflower seeds using a gentle first cold pressing. Its golden-yellow colour and mild nutty flavour are typical for its kind. Its high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids make it one of the highest quality edible oils. Cold-pressed sunflower oil is excellent for use in wholefood cuisine, especially for raw vegetable recipes and salads and for gentle sweating of vegetables. Available in 500 ml and 750 ml glass bottles 2.5 litre plastic bottles 5 litre tin canisters < back

	vita cold-pressed safflower oil is produced in a traditional, quality-saving pressing process and is noted for its typical, fruity and natural taste. This oil is considered especially high quality because it has by far the highest proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acid (lineolenic acid) compared with all other vegetable oils. This plays an important role in lipometabolism and a balanced diet should always ensure a sufficient supply for the body. Especially suited to wholefood cuisine. Available in 500 ml glass bottles. < back

	vita native olive oil extra is made from freshly harvested, sun-ripened olives in primary cold pressing. The product designation nativ extra shows it is one of the highest olive oil quality classes. It is characterised by its typical olive-green colour, its mild, fruity taste and beneficial fatty acid composition. Olive oil nativ extra is especially good for salads, raw vegetables and for sweating. Olive oil starts to form flakes when chilled below +6° but this does not affect its quality. At room temperature the oil becomes clear again. Available in 100 ml and 500 ml glass bottles 2.5 litre plastic bottles and 5 litre tin canisters < back

	vita cold-pressed sesame oil is made from selected sesame seed using a gentle cold-press process. Well-known from Asian cuisine with a pleasant, and mild, nutty taste. Sesame oil is the pearl of the macrobiotic cuisine with many health-enhancing attributes. Sesame oil should only be heated gently. Refines vegetable, fish, rice and pasta dishes. Also ideal for salads. Available in 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml glass bottles. < back

	vita cold-pressed linseed oil is made from only selected linseed using a mechanical pressing process. This quality, healthy oil has a high proportion of linolenic acid and the highest natural Omega-3 fat content of approximately 58 %. This is a sensitive fresh product which only remains fresh for a limited period after opening. This is why we only fill our linseed oil into small bottles, so that it can be used within a short time of opening. After opening, linseed oil should be stored in a cool, dark place. Linseed oil is especially good for quark (curd) mixtures and is very agreeable with fresh potatoes. Available in 100 ml and 250 ml glass bottles. < back

	vita pumpkinseed oil Pumpkinseed oil is often described as the 'black gold' of the Steiermark. It is made from the kernels of sun-ripened pumpkins using a particularly gentle pressing process. Pumpkinseed oil has a very characteristic taste and a wonderfully nutty flavour. It contains a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These dark-green, intensively nutty oil is ideal for leaf salads and sausage salads. Pumpkinseed oil gives even the simplest dishes that special something. Available in 100 ml and 250 ml glass bottles. < back