Where Does Grape Seed Oil Come From?
These days, much of it is made in Italy, France and Spain. Like the name suggests, it actually is the oil from grape seeds – made by crushing or cold pressing grapeseeds, many of which are sourced as a byproduct of the wine industry. Italy exports the most grapeseed oil and uses plenty of it — it is that country’s third most commonly used fat – behind olive oil and butter. How is Grapeseed Oil Made? After grapes are pressed to make wine, the grape skins, stems and seeds (also known as pomace) are gathered. The grapeseeds are separated out from this mix and then dried before the oil is pressed from them. Once the oil is pressed, it is ready for bottling. Lower quality – and more affordable – oils are extracted chemically. Cold pressed oils are actually pressed out of the grapes. How and Why to Use Grapeseed Oil? If you’re looking for a very neutral tasting oil that has a high flash point (ie: doesn’t burn easily, unlike virgin olive oils) grapeseed oil is a good choice. It won’t impart
