
Walnut Oil
Centaur Walnut Oil 500ml is a cold-pressed, aromatic oil made from carefully selected walnuts. With a delicate nutty flavour and smooth texture, it’s perfect for adding depth to both sweet and savoury dishes. Commonly used as a finishing oil, this walnut oil brings a subtle richness to salad dressings, pasta, roasted vegetables, and baked goods without overpowering the other ingredients.
Because of its lower smoke point, it’s best used cold or added after cooking to preserve its delicate flavour. Whether you’re drizzling it over a beetroot salad, whisking it into a vinaigrette, or folding it into a cake batter, Centaur Walnut Oil is a cupboard essential for any cook who enjoys experimenting with flavour.
Key Features
- Light, nutty flavour with a smooth finish.
- Ideal for salad dressings, baking, pasta and cold dishes.
- Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
- Best used unheated or added at the end of cooking.
- A great alternative to olive oil for subtle nutty flavour.
- Size: 500ml
Recipe Inspiration
- Walnut oil vinaigrette: Combine walnut oil with white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for a flavourful dressing.
- Pasta with walnut oil and herbs: Toss freshly cooked pasta with walnut oil, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan for a simple, nutty twist.
- Baking: Use walnut oil in place of butter or other oils in banana bread or carrot cake for a rich, moist crumb and light nutty aroma.
- Roasted beetroot salad: Drizzle walnut oil over warm roasted beetroot, crumbled goat’s cheese, and rocket for a delicious contrast of textures and flavours.
Can you cook with walnut oil?
Walnut oil has a low smoke point, so it’s not ideal for frying or high-heat cooking. It’s best used raw or added after cooking for maximum flavour.
What does walnut oil taste like?
It has a light, toasty, and slightly sweet nutty flavour. It complements mild ingredients without being too strong or bitter.
Can I use walnut oil in desserts?
Absolutely. Its subtle nuttiness works well in baking, especially in cakes, brownies, and biscuits where you want a gentle nutty undertone.
Ingredients:
100% WALNUT oil (refined WALNUT oil + virgin WALNUT oil).
Allergens highlighted in BOLD.
Suitable for a Vegetarian diet |
Y |
Suitable for a Vegan diet |
Y |
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