- Distinctive, Flavorful & All-Natural
- Handcrafted in California with **0 Years of French
Tradition
- Contains an Average of 1.*7g of Omega 3 per Serving
- Slowly Roasted to Perfection
- Expeller-Pressed & Lightly Filtered
- Adds a Rich Walnut Taste
- Kosher
La Tourangelle handcrafts this roasted walnut oil in
Woodland, California strictly following the ***-year-old
traditional methods of its French sister oil mill. Slowly roasted
to perfection, expeller-pressed and lightly filtered, this oil
adds a rich walnut taste to salad dressing, pasta, grilled meat
or fish, baked pastries, and it perfect to dip with bread.
Perfect for sauting, baking, dipping, blending into sauces, or
drizzling on a finished dish. Walnut oil is a rich source of
omega 3 and has a high level of natural antioxidants.
Health Benefits
La Tourangelle Roasted Walnut Oil is a rich source of omega 3
(1.4g per 1 Tbs.), which can help to prevent cardiovascular
disease while acting as a counterweight to bad cholesterol. Since
the oil is not refined, it also has a very high level of natural
antioxidants. Walnut oil contains *2% polyunsaturated fat by
content: *0% linolenic acid and *2% alpha-linolenic acid.
Production Process
La Tourangelle is the first oil mill in California to produce
walnut oil using traditional French methods. After harvesting,
the nuts are washed, sorted, sun-dried for several days and
stored for further drying. The walnut kernels are then ground and
roasted in cast-iron kettles. The resulting warm paste is pressed
in a hydraulic press. Following mechanical extraction, the oil is
lightly filtered and bottled. Walnut oil is extracted from
English walnuts only.
Why are La Tourangelle oils so healthy?
La Tourangelle oils are packed with Omega 3, 6 and 9 the three
keys to a healthy diet natural antioxidants and essential
vitamins.
It has been proven that a balanced intake of omega 3 and 6 along
with high level of omega 9 reduces significantly the risk of
dying from a cardio-vascular related disease.
What are omega's?
Mono and poly-unsaturated fats have health benefits. The best
mono-unsaturated fat is the Oleic acid or Omega 9 found in high
level in olive oil, hazelnut oil, almond oil or sesame oil. The
best poly-unsaturated fats are Linolenic and linoleic fatty acids
or omega 3 and 6. Omega 3 and 6 are found in walnut oil and
grapeseed oil. It has been proven that a balanced intake of omega
3 and 6, along with high level of omega 9 significantly reduce
the risk of a cardiovascular related disease.
Suggested Use
Walnut oil is a delicious and easy-to-use oil. In salads,
walnut oil mixes very well with balsamic vinegar or red wine
vinegar to create a simple but flavorful vinaigrette. Also try
it with tarragon white vinegar. It is also delicious on grilled
fish or meat: A dab of walnut oil is the perfect touch for
enhancing flavors and easing digestion when added towards the
end of your beef bourguignon or meat dishes. You can also try
it in pasta with cheese. Don't hesitate to use it in cakes and
baked goods, particularly with apples or pears.
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