Macadamia Nut Oil in a Nutshell

Check out some of the amazing health benefits of macadamia oil!
- Great source of monounsaturated fat: Macadamia oil contains a low proportion of saturated fats, no harmful trans-fats and is very rich in heart-friendly monounsaturated fats.
- Cholesterol free: Macadamias and macadamia oil are cholesterol free, making them both heart-healthy choices.
- Sodium free: Another heart-healthy property of macadamia oil is that it is sodium free.
- Sugar free: Macadamia oil is sugar free. Naturally.
- Vegan-friendly: As a pure, plant-based product, macadamia oil does not contain any animal ingredients so it is a great choice for people following vegan diets..
- Contains vitamin E: Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin, good vision and correct functioning of the immune system.
Five easy ways to use macadamia oil in your cooking
- Salad dressing: The mild, buttery flavour makes a delicious base for healthy salad dressings. Substitute macadamia oil for olive oil in your favourite recipe.
- Marinades: Substitute macadamia oil for others in your favourite marinade mix.
- Substitute for butter when baking: Need a vegan replacement for butter? A 1:1 substitution of butter and macadamia works well. Use one cup of oil for every one cup of butter in your recipe.
- Delicious, crispy-skin: Macadamia oil helps give fish and chicken skin a crisp and delicious crunch. Massage the skin with oil and salt before baking or pan frying meats.
- Pan or deep frying: An oil’s smoke point is the temperature at which it sends up smoke and gives your food an unpleasant, bitter taste. Because macadamia oil has a high smoke point, it is a great oil to use when pan or deep frying.