Watkins Grapeseed Oil

Did you know that grapeseed oil is one of the few foods that not only lowers LDL (the bad cholesterol), but raises HDL (the good cholesterol)?

Grapeseed oil is enjoying a rapid rise in popularity today. Although this oil is relatively new to our market, it has been produced and enjoyed in Europe for many years—sold not only as a cooking oil, but also in French pharmacies as a remedy for high cholesterol. In fact, grapeseed oil is one of the only foods shown to not only lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, but also increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol—a distinct advantage over other oils. This wonderful oil is now available from Watkins for the home cook concerned with good health and great taste.

Our grapeseed oil, actually a cold pressed grape seed extract, is available unflavored or with natural flavoring essential oils, and enhances your favorite cooking:

• Original as a wonderfully light, neutral flavor that complements any cuisine.
• Garlic & Parsley for anytime you want a "burst" of garlic flavor (great for garlic bread!)
• Citrus & Cilantro is great for Southwestern, Caribbean and Asian cooking.

Watkins Grapeseed Oil is:

• Delicious: Unlike canola oil, grapeseed oil has a wonderful, light flavor; unlike olive oil, its light, neutral flavor won’t clash with certain foods.
• Versatile: Excellent as a dipping oil, on pastas, for sautéing and stir-frying; as the primary oil in salad dressings and marinades; anywhere you would use cooking oil.
• Low in saturated fat: At 8%, it has only half the saturated fat of olive oil; the lowest of all oils except canola.
• Highest in polyunsaturated fat: (72%), all as linoleic acid (Omega-6), which has the greatest effect in raising HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides (fat carried in the blood).
• Environmentally friendly: Pressed from grape seeds in Italy after wine production, it requires no new farmland or water to produce.
• Contains antioxidants: Contains vitamin E, and a group of bioflavonoids known as proanthocyanadins, some of the most powerful known natural antioxidants.
• High flashpoint: Highest flashpoint of all cooking oils; less smoke, less danger of burning.