Grapeseed oil

Huile de pépins de raisin

What it is

A by-product of winemaking — the pomace left after pressing holds seeds that would otherwise be waste, and it takes roughly forty kilos of grapes to yield a single litre. Nothing in a vineyard is thrown away twice.

In the kitchen

Its very high smoke point and clean taste make it the right oil for mayonnaise and for searing, where olive oil would dominate.

Goes with

Lemon Egg Mustard Garlic Black pepper Thyme Shallot White wine vinegar

Same species

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP Amontillado Armagnac Banyuls Brandy de Jerez Champagne vinegar

Also used with

Green coffee beans

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