Provance spice oil

Provance Spice Oil - cold-pressed sunflower cooking oil flavoured with rosemary, basil and marjoram

A Provance spice oil Mediterranean-style spice oil made from cold-pressed sunflower oil, rosemary, basil and marjoram. The spices impart their natural aromas in the oil, so that the product carries the vegetable oil profile of cold-pressed sunflower oil and the characteristic Mediterranean flavours of herbs and essential oils.

This oil is not made with artificial flavourings, but is a vegetable oil flavoured with real herbs. The rosemary, basil and marjoram combine to give a spicy, slightly resinous, green, Mediterranean character that goes well with salads, potatoes, rice, vegetable side dishes, marinating meats, soups and as a finishing touch to ready meals.

Cold pressed sunflower cooking oil with herbs

The base of Provance spice oil cold-pressed sunflower cooking oil give. Cold pressing is a mechanical process that produces oil without the need for chemical extraction and vigorous refining. As a result, sunflower oil retains its more natural, characteristic flavour, golden yellow colour and plant constituents.

Sunflower oil may naturally contain unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid and vitamin E. Vitamin E helps protect cells against oxidative stress and unsaturated fatty acids help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels by replacing saturated fats.

The advantage of herb-flavoured cold-pressed oils is that they provide both a natural fat and a finished spicy flavour profile. Provance spice oil is therefore a practical addition when you want to quickly add a Mediterranean, herbaceous character to your dish.

Rosemary - a resinous, aromatic herb for Mediterranean dishes

A rosemary is one of the best-known herbs in Mediterranean cuisine. Its essential oils, polyphenolic plant compounds and characteristic resinous aroma give the oil an intense, deeper spicy character.

Rosemary is traditionally used as a spice for heavier, fatty dishes, meats, potato dishes and roasted vegetables. In Provance Spice Oil, rosemary provides a stronger, more aromatic base that works well for pickling, seasoning ready meals and Mediterranean-style dishes.

Basil - fresh, herbaceous flavour and plant aromas

A bazsalikom adds a fresh, green, slightly sweet-spicy aroma to Provance spice oil. Basil is a natural essential oil herb that is particularly suitable for tomato dishes, salads, pasta, vegetables and cold dishes.

The role of the basil in this oil is to add a softer, fresher herbaceous layer to the more characterful direction of the rosemary. This way the oil does not become too heavy or too resinous, but becomes a more balanced Mediterranean spice oil that is easier to use in the kitchen.

Majorana - a softer, spicy supplement with traditional uses linked to digestion

A majoranna adds a warmer, softer, slightly peppery-herbal flavour to the oil. Traditionally used for soups, vegetable dishes, potatoes, meat dishes and spicier cuisine.

In folk herb usage, marjoram is also associated with digestion and the lighter seasoning of heavier foods. In Provance spice oil, it does not dominate on its own, but along with rosemary and basil, it gives a softer, rounder, more balanced spice profile.

Ingredients and benefits of Provance Spice Oil

• Made with cold pressed sunflower cooking oil
• Contains rosemary, basil and marjoram
• Natural herbaceous, Mediterranean flavour
• Vegetable oil profile containing unsaturated fatty acids and linoleic acid
• Can be a natural source of vitamin E
• Spice oil free of additives and preservatives
• Can be used for salads, cold dishes, side dishes, meat and ready meals
• Quick, convenient seasoning without the need to prepare a separate spice mix

What can Provance Spice Oil be used for?

Provance spice oil is versatile, especially if you want to add a Mediterranean, herbaceous flavour to your dish. The cold-pressed sunflower oil base and rosemary-basil-mayonnaise seasoning make it a great accompaniment to both hot and cold dishes.

• for salads and cold dressings,
• for tomato and vegetable dishes,
• for rice, potatoes and roasted vegetables,
• for marinating meat,
• to flavour grilled or pan-fried dishes,
• for flavouring soups, stews and Mediterranean-style ready meals,
• for sandwich spreads, dips and cold dishes.

Works particularly well with cold dishes and ready meals

For spice oils, cold use is particularly beneficial, as it allows the natural aromas of the herbs to come through more effectively. Drizzled over salads, steamed vegetables, boiled potatoes, rice, grilled vegetables or ready-to-eat meat dishes, Provance Spice Oil quickly adds flavour to the food.

It can also be used for marinating: it goes well with meats, vegetables or cheeses, especially if you want to go in a more rosemary, basil or marjoram direction.

Provance spice oil or neutral cooking oil?

More neutral cooking oils add mainly fat to the food. A Provance spice oil on the other hand, gives both a vegetable oil profile and a finished spicy flavour. This is handy when you don't want to use a separate spice blend, but want to add a more Mediterranean character to your dish with a single oil.

The cold-pressed base can make the oil taste more distinctive than refined cooking oil. This more natural oil character goes well with simple ingredients: vegetables, potatoes, rice, salads and natural meats.

What should you choose to go with it?

If you want to use more spicy flavours, you can use the Chilli spice oil adds a stronger, spicier character to meats, vegetables, pasta and spicier dishes. Provance spicy oil is more of a green spicy, Mediterranean direction, while the chilli version is a more intense, spicy addition.

For cold dishes, salads and other ready meals cold-pressed natural oils are also a good fit. Cold-pressed poppy seed oil, pumpkin seed oil or other natural vegetable oils give a different flavour and fatty acid profile, so you can choose natural oils for a variety of dishes.

In addition to natural oils for a more conscious nutrient intake, the vitamins and food supplements can also be linked to. They are not used as cooking oils, but as a more targeted vitamin and mineral supplement.

Digestion, intestinal flora and dietary support based on natural ingredients Herbafulvo Essence products relate well to this approach. The Herbafulvo products contain herbs, fulvic acid, alpha pectin, paraïd salt chelate and L-arginine complex, while the Premium versions are also enriched with inulin and niacinamide.

For a more fibrous breakfast, homemade mixes or a more natural dietary supplement, the Apple fibre, the Apple Pectin with Inulin and natural dried fruit also fit well with a diet based on more natural ingredients.

Storage and use of Provance spice oil

Store the oil in a cool place away from light. Before use, it can be gently shaken or stirred to evenly distribute the oil and spice flavours. After opening, ensure that the cap is properly resealed.

Because of the distinctive herbaceous flavour, it's a good idea to start with a small amount and then increase the amount as the dish changes. For cold dishes and ready meals, a few drops or a few spoonfuls of oil can give a noticeably more Mediterranean flavour.

Frequently asked questions about Provance spice oil