Grapeseed Oil Is Available Online From Starwest Botanicals

Starwest Botanicals, a premiere bulk dried herb store, presents premium grapeseed oil. As the name suggests, natural grapeseed oil comes from the seeds of wine grapes. The oil can be extracted chemically or by expression. Organic grapeseed oil meets the United States Department of Agriculture and National Organics Program guidelines, and thus is certified organic by Quality Assurance International.

Pure grapeseed oil is often used for cooking and in personal care products requiring a moisturizer. The oil contains a large amount of linoleic acid, an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid. Because this nutty-flavored oil has a high smoke point, it is good for use in high-temperature cooking situations such as frying foods. It is also suitable for salad dressings because of its light flavor. The Middle Eastern main dish of ground chickpeas, known as falafel, is best prepared when it is formed into small patties and then fried in this great tasting oil. It can be served with tsadiki sauce, a yogurt and mint spread, on a pita bread with some lettuce and tomato for a fantastic and healthy meal. Grapeseed carrier oil is used along with fragrant essential oils to create massage oils and lotions perfect for moisturizing the skin. The oil may also be considered antiseptic and astringent.