Collection: Oil, Dressing & Sauces

What is so great about Hemp Oil? 

Hemp oil is becoming increasingly popular as its nutritional content has been discovered. It has been deemed one of the healthiest oils you can use because its packed with omega-3, omega-6 and omega 9, healthy polyunsaturated fats and is low in saturated fats. 

How is it made?

Hemp oil is cold-pressed from the hemp seed in a natural raw process to preserve its nutritional content. Unlike other oils the hemp seeds are usually only pressed once because the oil content is so high to begin with.

What does it taste like?

Many people describe the taste as smooth, earthy, grassy with a hint of nuttiness. Essential Hemps Gold Seed Oil has a lighter more neutral flavour than regular Hemp Seed oil it still has a lovely hempy flavour, but it is much milder. Essential Hemp also offer their Hemp oils infused with a choice of chilli, lemon, lime or garlic they are all delicious!

How to use Hemp oil

It is recommended to use hemp oil in low temperature recipes because heat will change the properties of the oil causing it to lose nutrients. Hemp oil will smoke at a low temperature compared to cooking oils and so it is best enjoyed in dressings, dips or drizzled on top of pastas, salads, curries and stir fries for some extra goodness and to add its special flavour.