Grape seed oil is golden yellow in color, neutral in taste and aroma, contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that favorably act as a protective vascular system and promotes skin cell renewal. “Since red wine has the most health benefits, we produce oil from the following seeds of red wine varieties: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Alicante Bouschet. The grapes come from one of our best vineyard locations Korija, Vinkomir and Hrnjevac. During the wine production process, seeds, skins and stalks are removed, and after pressing, the pomace is separated, followed by partial fermentation. The seed is separated from the pomace by sieving to follow the drying process. In order for the oil quality to be favorable, the moisture content of the seeds should not exceed 8%. The seed, cleaned of epidermis and other coma residues, after drying and storage, enters the pressing phase, which is performed via hydraulic presses in such a way that the oil is mechanically separated by applying pressure. Prior to filling, additional filtration is performed to remove residual turbidity particles from the oil. An organoleptic control is performed immediately before filling to determine that the oil has satisfactory characteristics (clear, light yellow in color, free of foreign odors and flavors, characteristic grape odor). The oil should be kept protected from the effects of light and temperature since it is not chemically treated “, explain the production process from Kutjevo winery.
High antioxidant properties
According to research, grape seed oil is one of the highest quality oils. The nutrients in grape seed oil provide a variety of healthy benefits, and one of the most important is the ability to slow and reverse free radical damage and reduce disease risk. Grape seed oil is a powerful antioxidant, and up to 50 times more powerful than vitamin E and 20 times more effective than vitamin C in destroying free radicals, harmful molecules that roam the body and damage cells. The oil is rich in linoleic acid, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and antioxidants. Omega 6 fatty acids are essential nutrients which means that the body cannot produce them on its own so these fatty acids must be ingested through food and play a role in the growth, development and functioning of the brain. Because grape seed oil is high in linoleic acid, it is good for cardiovascular health, according to researchers. The next main ingredient in grape seed oil is a rich source of bioactive compounds that act as antioxidants, such as phytosterols, phenols and said vitamin E. All these components work together to give grape seed oil a high antioxidant potential. The researchers found that 45 grams of grape seed oil a day increases good, HDL cholesterol and lowers bad, LDL cholesterol.
Ways of using oil
When it comes to nutrition, grape seed oil has a wide range of uses. Due to its resistance to high temperatures, it is often used when baking or frying food, it can be included in various sauces, and it is also suitable for making the popular sauce, mayonnaise. Grape seed oil has a unique taste which makes it an excellent dressing for salads, and use it in frying with stirring or on roasting vegetables to create healthier meals. For the sale of oil in wine shops in Kutjevo and Božjakovina, we have analytical reports in accordance with the “Law on Food Hygiene and Microbiological Criteria for Food” and fully control the health of all their products in authorized laboratories. According to the announcements, you will soon be able to order grape seed oil as part of the webshop on the redesigned website of the Kutjevo winery at www.kutjevo.com.