Rapeseed Oil (cold-pressed, lemon extract) Calories

Yes, you can use it for cooking, especially for gentle heating or as a finishing oil. Cold-pressed oils are generally less suited to prolonged high heat, and heating may also dull the lemon aroma.

It is not the best choice for deep-frying. Prolonged high heat can damage the oil’s flavor and quality, while the lemon extract may also lose its aroma. Use a more heat-stable cooking oil for deep-frying.

It works well in salad dressings, drizzled over cooked vegetables, or added to fish after cooking. Its lemon note can provide both oil and citrus flavor, so taste the dish before adding extra lemon.

It has a lemon aroma from the extract, but how noticeable it is depends on the product’s formulation. Try a small amount first, especially in mild dishes where citrus flavor can stand out.

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove and direct sunlight. Heat and light can make the oil lose freshness and flavor more quickly.

Rancid oil may smell stale, sharp, or paint-like and can taste unpleasantly bitter. Discard it if you notice these changes; the lemon aroma should not be used to mask an off smell.

Yes, it can replace olive oil in many dressings, particularly when a citrus note suits the ingredients. The dressing will taste different, since this oil does not provide the characteristic flavor of extra-virgin olive oil.

Usually, no. A tightly closed bottle kept in a cool, dark cupboard is suitable for everyday storage; refrigeration may make the oil cloudy or thicker without being necessary for preserving it.

It can be part of an everyday diet because it is low in saturated fat and contains unsaturated fats, including omega-3 and omega-6. Like other oils, it is energy-dense, so use a sensible amount.