Food & Farming Blog

Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Rapeseed Oil vs Canola Oil: The difference

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.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Switch it up

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.

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Alex Oates Alex Oates

Time to wave goodbye to Olive Oil? - littleseed Oil

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?

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Can I Use Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil In An Airfryer?

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

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Why Cold Pressed Oil is best For cooking with

Cold pressing refers to the process getting the oil from the fruit or seed. To make littleseed we simply squeeze and press the seeds to get the rapeseed oil out. This makes sure we keep hold of the majority of the minerals, vitamins, enzymes and trace elements that make our oil naturally good.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Our top tips for making perfect roast potatoes

Want to learn how to cook perfect roast potatoes everytime. In opinion the only oil for roasting is rapeseed oil.

Check out our tips and hacks for making the crispiest, fluffiest, golden roast potatoes.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Baking with rapeseed oil

Traditionally nearly all cake recipes called for butter but now people are actively searching out cake recipes using rapeseed oil. How do we know? Because it’s one of the most popular searches on oue website.

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

Spring is in the air!

Lambing is one of the busiest times on the farm. Long hours and sleepless nights are aplenty, and the farm team are on standby day and night.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Sprout-tastic

Sprouts seem to divide the nation, with some loving them and others saying they are a Christmas tradition they would happily ditch – but what makes sprouts so unpopular? Is it just down to overcooking?

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Pumpkin perfection

At littleseed we have a lot of love for pumpkins! In October the supermarkets and shops get filled with them in the run up to Halloween but they are good for so much more than carving.

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Jo Satariano Jo Satariano

Beet it!

When it comes to cutting down on food waste, beetroot is top of the leader board as the leaves, stalks and root can be eaten and its earthy, distinctive flavour and nutritional value have escalated it to the root you can't beat!

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

Simple, sustainable, seasonal

Food miles are also of great importance to us – the environmental impact of shipping produce into the UK is huge. That’s why opting for our homegrown rapeseed oil over Mediterranean olive oil helps us tick the box of sustainability.

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

Crushing on kale

Always hailed as a superfood, we’re fully on board with Kale because this leafy veggie is so nutrient-dense. With B vitamins that are needed for energy and forming healthy blood cells, it’s also packed with Vitamins C and E which are important antioxidants needed to support the immune system.

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Jennie Palmer Jennie Palmer

The journey from yellow fields to the kitchen

Oil presses are simply like large screws which cold press the rapeseed by gently squeezing the oil from the seed. This gentle process retains the majority of the minerals, vitamins, enzymes and trace elements that make littleseed British rapeseed oil the healthier choice for you.

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Alex Oates Alex Oates

Bee Wise!

All of us know by now that bees are essential to us humans; they pollinate our fruit and veg crops, they ensure we have food on our table and honey on our toast. In fact, they work tirelessly to make our lives better.

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