at this time of year much of the UK countryside is covered
in fields of vivid yellow, the bane of hay fever sufferers. Of the cabbage
family, Rapeseed is thought to have been introduced it to Britain by the Romans
although the first recorded reference dates from the 14th Century.
During
the industrial revolution it was widely used as an engine lubricant, almost 200
years on it is now the third largest source of vegetable oil in the world, its
production having increased six-fold between 1975 – 2007!
During that time, it has overcome stigmas
associated with its name and health misconceptions and now rivals Olive Oil in
terms of health benefits, becoming the number one choice in the kitchen for both
professional and home cooks. I myself now primarily use this in both cooking
and as the base for my slaves and creams, if it’s good enough to eat its good
enough to put on your skin!
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