Spectrum Naturals Walnut, Refined , 16-Ounce (Pack of 12)

• Description: WALNUT OIL,REFINED Quantity: 12 Size: 16 OZ Brand: SPCTRM
• Attributes: Kosher, (Please check the manufacturer's details for contents as we are unable to guarantee ingredient details and they may change without notice).

I don't use this for cooking I use it for making my own oil paints. I'm an artist who goes to extraordinary lengths to purify my oils. So I start out with the Spectrum walnut oil, and refine it further, until all the alpha-linolenic acids are gone. The alpha-linolenic acid, aka 'mucus', is what makes an oil painting turn dark. I learned this from reading Reuben, et al, accounts of common studio practices in the 1500 -1600's. Makes great hand-made oil paint. Probably good for cooking, too I just never tried it for that. Smells good.

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Spectrum Naturals Walnut Oil, refined, is a very mild oil. I can't detect any walnut smell or taste any walnut flavor at all. Maybe that's what you want in some cases, though I was hoping for a more nutty flavor like raw walnuts.

It does have the advantage of having higher Omega 3 content than most oils. Also most oils that are high in Omega 3 (like fish oil and flax oil) have a strong taste which you probably don't want on your salad.

Unlike some of Spectrum's oils, it is not organic.