New Zealand High Oleic Extra Virgin Sunflower Oil

The Good Oil’s High Oleic Sunflowers are grown from Canterbury down to Southland where, in late summer the fields come to life with beautiful, bright sunflowers. Once harvested the sunflower seeds are delivered to Pure Oil New Zealand’s modern crush plant in Rolleston, Canterbury where it is cold pressed using no chemicals and no added heat to extract the oil from the seed. The Good Oil is then bottled in-house and sent to a supermarket near you.

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Versatility and ease for everyday kitchen use

The Good Oil is extracted using the gentle cold-press method. Retaining all of the natural flavour, aroma, and nutritional value of the New Zealand sunflower seed.

The premium quality oil has a delicious sunflower seed taste, which compliments other food flavours without overpowering. The mild taste and high smoke point of The Good Oil make it the ideal oil for New Zealand’s diverse cooking styles, including:

Frying
Roasting
Baking
Salads
Dips
BBQ

Sustainable & Traceable Quality

Pure Oil New Zealand has full oversight of the growing and oil production process. The utmost care is taken throughout the whole supply chain.

This begins with supplying GE free seeds for planting and diligent oversight of the growing and harvesting of the sunflower crop by our dedicated Agronomy team. Once harvested the seed is carefully stored in the correct conditions before cold pressing. Once the oil has been cold pressed from the seed without the use of heat or any chemicals, it is triple filtered and bottled in-house.

Natural nutrition supporting a healthy lifestyle

A ‘High Oleic’ oil which provides a unique beneficial balance of fats:

Low in saturated fat – 50% less than olive oil
High in stable, healthy monounsaturated fat
Fresh and minimally processed (cold Pressed) using no chemicals or added heat for maximum nutrition
Natural source of Vitamin E

Now Available in 20L for Hospitality

The Good Oil is now available in 20L packaging for restaurants, cafes, caterers, and food manufacturers. Locally grown, cold-pressed, and fresh, it’s a versatile choice for those seeking a high-quality cooking oil.