Our marketing team have been keen to find out more about the impact regenerative agriculture is having here at littleseed HQ so they decided to carry out their very own soil health tests.

Most people are familiar with organic farming, do you know what regenerative agriculture is all about? And how do these two methods differ in their values, goals, and approaches?

Livestock farming has a bad rep when it comes to climate change due to methane outputs but did you know that there’s a flip side where livestock grazing can actually help improve soil health, increase biodiversity and slow down climate change.

You don’t have to set resolutions of change in January. By all means set intentions but don’t set yourself up for failure. Instead of overloading your plate with grand plans, why not ease into the year and embrace the things that make you feel good.

Are cold pressed.rapeseed oil and canola oil the same thing?

They are both produced from the rapeseed crop but the two oils are produced in different ways and have very different qualities.

Traditional varieties of rapeseed oil can contain around 40% or more Erucic acid. However from the 1960’s onwards varieties of rapeseed started to be bred to have very little erucic acid content. In most cases <1% erucic acid.

This blog will be your guide to understanding the benefits of making desserts with oil, particularly British cold pressed rapeseed oil. There’ll be some delectable recipes, and handy techniques that will make your desserts made using oil taste unforgettable.

Why switch your cooking oil to littleseed British Extra Virgin rapeseed oil?

Where do we start? There are so many good reasons to switch to a British Rapeseed oil like littleseed but we have to start with its distinctly delicious flavour which lends itself to so many different ways of cooking.

What is cold-pressed oil? What’s the difference between that and highly processed oils? What are the benefits of cooking with cold pressed oils? While some oils share a common origin and come from the same plant, the differences in their processing methods and nutritional profiles set them apart.

We’re always looking for the best options when shopping and there’s always a decision to make when browsing the supermarket shelves for oil – one of them being should I opt for the usual olive oil or give rapeseed oil a try?

Regenerative agriculture is something we are passionate about here at littleseed and we have been implementing regenerative farming practices on our farm for several years now.

The best oils to use in an air fryer are oils which have a high smoke point and therefore won't burn at high temperatures. Cold pressed rapeseed oil is ideal for using in an airfryer because it has a high smoke point of 220-230°C or 425-445°F

As olive oil prices are set to hit an all time high with some premium brands due to top £16 a litre this summer (2024), what alternatives do UK farmers have to offer to consumers facing these sky high olive oil prices?

Find out how that bottle of golden oil in your kitchen cupboard can do everything from keeping your skin soft and your hair looking glossy to keeping your kids entertained on a rainy day.

Different oils are suited to different styles of cooking or dishes so it’s important to know which the best oil to use is.

Mothering Sunday is a perfect opportunity to show the mothers in your life just how much you care. While lots of you might opt for flowers and chocolates. In our opinion one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give on Mother’s Day is a lovingly prepared homemade cake or bake.

Cold pressed rapeseed oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, Studies have shown that monounsaturated fats have been linked to improvements in cholesterol levels, specifically by reducing LDL cholesterol without having a negative impact on HDL cholesterol levels.

We’ve learnt a lot about rapeseed over the years and the beautiful oil it produces, so we’ve thought we’d share our top five facts and figures that you might not have heard.