ALMOND OIL

Cooking with Almond Oil: To preserve its delicate flavor, Almond Oil should be treated as more of a finishing oil, added just before the meal is served. While you can cook with Almond Oil, it is not recommended to heat it to high temperatures, as high heat will mar the subtle nuances of a quality, cold-pressed oil. Almond Oil is also widely used in baking to add nutty, toasty flavors to cakes, cookies, muffins or cinnamon buns. Just replace a 1/4 cup or even 1/2 cup of the vegetable oil or butter normally called for with Almond Oil.

Refined Oil versus Cold Pressed: Sometimes you may see a light colored Almond Oil labeled as "Refined". Refined oils are highly processed via a mechanized system. While extremely efficient at separating out the oils from the flesh of the nut, this refining also removes much of the flavor and natural color of the oil, giving it a flavor similar to canola oil. On the plus side, refined oils are comparatively cheap for consumers and the processing allows them to be heated to much higher temperatures without burning or producing off flavors.

Cold Pressed Almond Oil, or any cold-pressed oil for that matter, is much more of an artisan product. Since the oil is not heated during the pressing, it retains all of its natural flavor and nutritional benefits, making Cold-Pressed Roasted Almond Oil a great product for a healthy lifestyle.

Health Benefits of Almond Oil: Holistic beauty experts often praise the soothing effects of Almond Oil on skin. Almond Oil also offers a number of health benefits when used as a finishing oil for your favorite foods. Along with a high level of E, B, and P vitamins, Almond Oil also contains beneficial monounsaturated and linoleic fatty acids. Combined, these healthy fatty acids may work to lower bad cholesterol and ensure a healthy heart.