*This product is exclusively for corporate customers and sole proprietors. When purchasing, please be sure to specify your company name or trade name (store name). Additionally, since the product will be shipped directly from the supplier, please note that cancellations and returns are not accepted.*
This is 100% domestically produced first-press rapeseed oil. It is made from non-GMO, domestically grown rapeseed seeds.
The oil is extracted using a natural pressing method and refined through a proprietary hot-water washing process (patented). No petroleum-based chemicals are used at any stage of manufacturing.
It has a distinctive roasted aroma and a refreshing flavor and richness characteristic of rapeseed. It is a delicious oil suitable for raw dishes like salads as well as for frying.
Rapeseed oil is rich in essential fatty acids such as oleic acid, linolenic acid, and linoleic acid. These support the absorption of vitamins.
The oil is extracted using a natural pressing method and refined through a proprietary hot-water washing process (patented). No petroleum-based chemicals are used during production.
**About Yonezawa Oil Mill**
Yonezawa Oil Mill Co., Ltd. was founded in 1892 (Meiji 25) and has been dedicated solely to rapeseed oil for 127 years. Under the principle of "Do not use anything whose safety cannot be confirmed," the company pursues food safety consistently.
All rapeseed used in Yonezawa Oil Mill’s products is non-GMO (non-genetically modified). We do not rely on chemical synthetic agents; instead, we extract only by pressing and refine using our patented hot-water washing method, with no additives.
All employees are committed to delivering safe,安心, and delicious rapeseed oil to your dining table.
**Yonezawa Oil Mill’s Three Commitments**
1. We use non-GMO raw materials for rapeseed.
Japan imports approximately 2.4 million tons of rapeseed annually. The main importers are Canada and Australia, with about 90% being GMO (genetically modified) rapeseed (93% from Canada, 22% from Australia). (Note) Until 1997, we used Canadian rapeseed, but after GMO cultivation began there, we switched to Australian rapeseed. However, as GMO cultivation also started in Australia, we now contract with farmers who grow non-GMO crops and purchase only rapeseed that is managed separately at each stage of cultivation and distribution (IP handling).
2. We aim to increase domestic production and expand cultivation areas.
Domestic rapeseed production has recovered to over 3,000 tons annually. It is a crop that requires little effort to cultivate and can improve the growth and yield of other crops in the same fields after planting. However, without a use for it, production will not increase. Our company purchases and presses about 70% of domestic rapeseed production (2,250 tons), supporting farmers and striving to improve self-sufficiency.
3. No chemical synthetic agents or food additives are used in the manufacturing process.
While typical salad oils are produced using both pressing and extraction methods, extraction involves the use of n-hexane (a petroleum product) to dissolve residual oil from the raw material after pressing. During refining, acids such as phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, caustic soda, and activated white clay are used for efficient purification. Our company exclusively uses pressing for extraction and refines the oil with a patented hot-water washing method, without adding silicone (antifoaming agents) or other additives.
*Note:* Depending on the quality of the raw seeds, natural citric acid, activated charcoal, or acidic white clay (raw clay) may be used during refining.
**Nutritional Balance of the "Rapeseed Oil"**
Oil is composed of multiple fatty acids. Commonly known fatty acids include oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and medium-chain fatty acids.
All these fatty acids are beneficial to the human body. Due to media coverage and other influences, intake can be skewed, but there are recommended ratios. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, it is desirable to consume in the order of ω-9 > ω-6 > ω-3. (Note) Olive oil is rich in oleic acid but contains very little linolenic acid. Recently, media have highlighted perilla oil, which has the least oleic acid among oils to be consumed. Coconut oil contains very little oleic acid and essential fatty acids. Rapeseed oil contains a balanced ratio of ω-9, ω-6, and ω-3 fatty acids, making it a well-balanced plant oil.
**Contents:** 16.5 kg × 2
**Ingredients:** Edible rapeseed oil (domestic, non-GMO)
**Manufacturer/Seller:** Yonezawa Oil Mill Co., Ltd.
**Shelf life:** 2 years from the manufacturing date
**Storage instructions:** Store at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
**Category:** Food
**Precautions:**
- Since edible oil can change flavor when exposed to light and air, please use it as soon as possible after opening.- Overheating oil can cause smoke and fire. Always turn off the heat when leaving frying or cooking.- Be careful when adding water to hot oil or heating oil with water, as it can splatter and cause burns.- Do not put hot oil into plastic containers.- Do not dispose of oil down the drain.
**Disclaimer:**
- The listed expiration date is based on the manufacturing date. Please contact us for actual expiry details.- Since inventory is shared with our website, there may be times when the product is out of stock, on backorder, or canceled.- Due to product renewal, packaging or contents may differ slightly from what is delivered.- Mail delivery is via postal box. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to size restrictions (under 3 cm thick), the product is packaged simply.
We are not responsible for damages to the outer packaging.
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