health benefits of rapeseed oil
Natural Health Benefits
Cotswold Gold is an extra virgin oil made from 100% rapeseed, with absolutely no additives. Because our cold pressing methods only extract the richest 30% of the seed’s oil it enables Cotswold Gold to provide many natural health benefits, including;
- High levels of vitamin E
- Rich in omegas 3, 6 & 9
- Low in cholesterol (0.1%)
- Less than half the saturated fat of olive oil
and there is more…
- Made from all-natural ingredients
- No added colours, flavours or preservatives
- Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
- It is G.M. free
- 100% British made
- and is grown, harvested, pressed and bottled on the farm.
With so many advantages over other oils on the market, Cotswold Gold is without a doubt the healthiest choice for all of your everyday cooking needs.
Find nutritional information for our original cold pressed rapeseed oil below. Please see individual packaging for information on other products.
Original Rapeseed Oil Nutritional Information
| Typical values per 100ml | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3700Kj |
| Protein | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1g |
| -(of which is sugars) | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 0.1g |
| Sodium | 0.1g |
| Vitamin E | 23.1mg |
| Fat | 92.1g |
| of which saturates | 7.21g |
| Mono-unsaturates | 58.57g |
| (of which is Omega 9) | 58.36g |
| Polyunsaturates | 26.32g |
| (of which is Omega 3) | 9.64g |
| (of which is Omega 6) | 16.68g |
Are Seed Oils Bad for You? The Truth About Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil
Seed oils are trending across social media, often for the wrong reasons. While influencers claim they may be “toxic” or “inflammatory,” nutrition scientists are offering a very different view.
At Cotswold Gold, we proudly produce cold-pressed extra virgin rapeseed oil in the UK. Using insights from the latest BBC Food article on seed oils, we’re here to separate myths from facts.
