Chefs collaborate with rapeseed oil producer to create flavoured oils

22-Aug-2012 - Last updated on 23-Aug-2012 at 09:15 GMT

The new range of Great Ness flavoured oils - Orange Zest, Cardamom and Lime

Two Shropshire-based chefs have joined forces with rapeseed oil manufacturers Great Ness Oil to create three new flavoured rapeseed oil products.

Product details:

Chefs Matthew Strefford of the Lion and Pheasant hotel in Shrewsbury and Ian Matfin of the soon-to-open Henry Tudor House in Shrewsbury have been working with David and Monica Nunn, the team behind Great Ness Oil to choose three new flavours to add to their range of infused rapeseed oils.

The three flavours are Cardamom, Orange Zest and Lime which are infused into rapeseed oil that is grown, pressed, triple filtered, bottled and labelled on the farm at Great Ness in Shropshire.

The new flavours have been developed to be used in both savoury and sweet dishes, with suggested recipes such as Polenta and Great Ness Orange Zest Rapeseed Oil cake and Pan fried sea bream with beetroot jelly, fennel salad and Great Ness Orange Zest Rapeseed Oil vinaigrette.

They are available in 100ml and 250ml bottles.

USP:

Although the Nunns have already developed infused oils, this time they decided to enlist the help of two chefs, meaning these flavours come with the knowledge that they will work well in the commercial kitchen. Monica said: “We have developed many new products since we started in 2007. It has been such a fantastic experience for us to have the input of two excellent chefs and they have helped us to consider flavours that we would not have thought of."

Price:

A 100ml bottle is £1.95 and a 250ml bottle is £3.95. The three flavours are also available in a gift pack for £7.95.

Availability:

Through specialist retailers or via the website www.greatnessoil.co.uk.

Why you should buy it:

Both chefs who consulted on the flavours often add their own herbs and spices to oils, as do many chefs, so these flavours make it more convenient to do so.

Great Ness also only uses pure natural oils for its oils for a purer taste and their existing flavoured oils are already used in both commercial and home kitchens. The new range of flavours have also been chosen for their versatility. Matfin said: "Cardamom is extremely useful in many dishes, from simple roast chicken to Eastern influenced recipes, in addition to providing an aromatic element to baking and desserts.”

"We have balanced new thoughts with an understanding of our current product sales. We hope that this has resulted in some exciting product development for Great Ness Oils," added Monica.