What is Palm Oil or Elaeis guineensis oil?
Elaeis guineensis oil, commonly known as palm oil, is a versatile and widely used vegetable oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree, […]
Oils
Chia Seeds: All The Rage As An Ancient Grain And A Great Oil Too
Chia seeds seem to be all the rage in nutrient circles at the moment, appearing in a range of products, such as the Smooch™ range […]
Hemp Seeds And Hemp Seed Essential Oil
Hemp seeds are cultivated from plants of the Cannabis genus but the main species is Cannabis sativa L. Hemp was first grown in China where […]
The Seeds And Oil Of Nigella sativa (Kalonji)
Nigella seeds may not be that well known in Western style cuisine but throughout Asia, especially India, Kalonji as it is known is a common […]
Acute Pancreatitis Might Be Better Managed Through Personalised Nutrition
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a highly unpleasant gastrointestinal illness. The number of people affected by it is rising and it is not entirely clear why. […]
The Properties Of Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil is a rich source of vitamins, such as thiamine (vitamin B1) and tocopherols, especially vitamin E. Wheat itself is a great source […]
The Many Uses For Lavender Oil
Lavender is a popular garden plant and a great attractor of bees. The oil is also noted for its fine aroma and calming properties. All […]
The Supply of Food Oils from Nordic Countries
The supply chain for food oils in the Nordic countries is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, from farmers and producers to […]
The Benefits Of Marula And Its Oil
Marula is not a fruit that is that well known but the oil is something else altogether. The fruit of the tree was probably sought […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Countering Depression Or Does It?
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been consumed to the benefit of our heart health and ameliorating cardiovascular disease. It has also been claimed to help […]
Rapeseed (Canola) Oil And Protein – Some Observations
Rapeseed (canola) (Brassica napus) not only produces a highly valuable cooking oil but its protein content is also useful because of its rich amino-acid profile. […]
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids ?
The omega-3 fatty acids are an absolute for the body to function properly. They can only be ingested in food and are described as essential. […]
The Benefits Of Argan Oil
Argan Oil is not as well known as olive oil but deserves better press. Suppliers at food exhibitions regularly show off this plant oil because it has […]
New Health Claims For Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a good source of fat, especially omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. All these fats have their own health benefits but too […]
Patchouli Oil
Patchouli is an essential oil extracted from the plant Pogostem cablin. It is mostly grown in India where it is mentally stimulating in relatively low […]
The Power Of Apple Seed Oil
Apple seed oil is a fixed oil extracted from apple seeds. It is used for the medical and cosmetic purposes. Apple seeds have high concentrations of protein and oil. […]
Peony Seed Oil
The genus Paeonia does not just provide us with horticultural specimens of some merit but also products with health benefits. There are over 30 species […]
The Benefits Of Walnut Oil
The walnut (Juglans regia L.) is in its own right an important component of anybody’s diet. It is often consumed without any further modification of […]
Parsley Seed Oil
Parsley (Petroselinum sativum Hoffm.) is a hardy biennial in the Apiaceae family (formerly called the Umberlliferae) which is widely grown as a herb for garnishes […]
Sesame Seed Oil
Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae) are a constant hazard for those with an allergy to them but they do yield an extremely valuable culinary […]