Where can I buy grape seed cooking oil in South Africa?
We are proud to supply one of South Africa’s largest retail chains, Checkers Stores, with grape seed cooking oil under the ‘Nataniel’ label. Seed Oil SA is South Africa’s biggest producer of extra virgin cold-pressed grape seed oil for both the local and export markets. Cape Town, South Africa.
How is grapeseed oil extracted?
The most common methods include cold pressing, where seeds are mechanically pressed to release the oil without the use of heat, and solvent extraction, where a chemical solvent aids in pulling the oil from the seeds. Cold-pressed grapeseed oil is often considered superior in quality due to its preservation of nutrients.
Which countries produce grapeseed oil?
France, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, and the United States (especially California) are prominent producers of grapeseed oil, given their extensive vineyards. Other countries like Argentina, Australia, and South Africa also contribute to the global production of this oil due to their vibrant wine industries.
Where do grapes come from in South Africa?
The Hex River Valley is the country’s main table grape production area; more than half of all grape exports come from this district, which has the longest harvesting period in the country. The Northern Cape is a very dry province, so most of the grapes in this province are cultivated in the Orange River region and they are harvested very early.