Use Salute Santé's Grapeseed Oil for lighter foods-such as fish or delicate vegetables-that could benefit from a little richness but not the heaviness of fats like butter. We also appreciate that company founder and Austrian-born chef Valentin Humer makes a point to package his product in metal bottles so no light gets in, ensuring a more stable product with a longer shelf life. It won’t impart flavors to dishes when cooking, nor will it smell fishy, like overheated canola oil. Arguably one of the best oils with a high smoke point, grapeseed oil is our go-to choice for sautéing, searing and stir-frying. Yet the flavor is subtle enough that it won’t impart flavors to dishes when you want a neutral cooking medium.
Similar to good olive oil, it has a fine balance of subtle peppery and fruity notes, ideal for enhancing vinaigrettes without leaving a greasy aftertaste. Made from the seeds of wine grapes, this cold-pressed oil has an exceptionally light flavor yet full body.
