BEHIND THE SCENES - Producing Our Organic Cold Pressed Oils
We have been hard at work creating and producing more of our delicate, energising and warming virgin organic Sesame seed oil as seen in our video.
All our certified organic cold pressed oils are produced using the freshest and finest of produce and of course 100% chemical free!
We have a wide range to share with you! So we thought it best to share with you some key characteristics of each to help you decide on an oil best for you!
Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Sesame Seed Oil
Delicate, energising, warming and a super-healer, our first pressed, cold-pressed virgin organic Sesame seed oil is a perfect general purpose oil.
We are proud to produce Spice Zen’s organic cold pressed Sesame oil in Australia. We cold-press, first-press our unrefined sesame oil using certified organic, premium white unhulled Sesame seeds. This light coloured oil has a delicate, sweet, nutty flavour with all the natural goodness and nutrients!
Did you know, Sesame oil is considered a powerhouse of nutrients and is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is a rich source of essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals (zinc, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, iron) and antioxidants (sesamol).
Best for: sautéing, shallow-fry, as a salad dressing, marinades, sauces or finishing oil, especially for delicate seafood or char-grilled vegetables. Enjoy it with bread, dips, idlis, dumplings, soups, noodles and rice dishes.
Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Black Sesame Oil
Unctuous, rich, soothing and worth its title of ‘Queen of Oils’, cold-pressed virgin organic Black Sesame seed oil is a versatile oil from an ancient seed domesticated 4.5 millennia ago.
Spice Zen’s cold pressed virgin organic Black Sesame oil is produced using certified organic, premium unhulled Black Sesame seeds. This light gold coloured oil has a delicate, sweet, nutty flavour with all the natural goodness and nutrients.
Best for: sautéing, shallow-fry, as a salad dressing, marinades, sauces or finishing oil, especially for delicate seafood or char-grilled vegetables. Enjoy it with bread, dips, idlis, dumplings, soups, noodles and rice dishes.
Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Sweet Almond Oil
Nourishing, light, soothing and aromatic, this first cold-pressed organic virgin sweet Almond oil is a light cooking oil and a perfect carrier oil for cosmetics. We produce the cold pressed, certified organic Almond oil using raw 100% Australian Almonds.
Did you know, Virgin Almond oil has been used for centuries in Ayurveda and traditional practices for curing and culinary purposes. It is used in cooking, cosmetic, beauty treatment, aromatherapy, skin and hair massage and skin conditions. As our clear sweet Almond oil is light and clear, it can be used as a great carrier oil that absorbs other essential oils.
Best: to cook at low heat, stir-fry, sauté, as a salad dressing or finishing oil, especially for delicate seafood or vegetables. Use it in baking to add nutty, toasty flavours to bread, buns, cakes, cookies or muffins. It is a popular baking ingredient in French and Italian cuisine. Add it to your smoothies or just spoon it up for a nutrition boost.
Cold Pressed Virgin Organic Sunflower Seed Oil
Delicate, creamy, smooth with a subtle floral, sweet-nutty flavour, cold-pressed virgin organic Sunflower oil is a versatile oil. We are proud to produce our certified organically & 100% pure cold pressed Sunflower oil, which is then bottled in its purest natural form without any chemicals, preservatives or processing aids!
Did you know, this oil is an ideal general-purpose carrier oil used to repair skin, as a moisturiser, anti-ageing oil, and skin and scalp massage.
Best for: sautéing, searing, frying, baking, general cooking and as a salad dressing, marinades, sauces or finishing oil.
You can also check out our certified organic, cold pressed Mustard seed oil, cold pressed Walnut oil and cold pressed Macadamia oil.
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