News - Proteco cold pressed oils

Exciting new products comming soon!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -1100

New look and new products available in July2010. Currently in development, new easy to use packaging including 2L bag in box (like wine cask) and 10L bag in box will reduce costs and offer you convenience and good oxygen barrier resistance.

You'll love our new lifestyle range, this will include advanced flaxseed oil, LSA omega oil and deep sea fish oil conveniently packed in 400ml can.

Walnut oil, almond oil and pumpkin seed oil are among the new products set for release. 100% Australian grown and manufactured in our factory.

Should flaxseed oil be refrigerated

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -1100

It's not a dairy product, why keep flax oil chilled?

Delicate oils such as flax oil contain high levels of alpha linolenic acid (omega 3). The high number of double bonds cause this oil to oxidize easily leading to rancidity. Cooler temperatures slow this oxidation process and prolong shelf life.

Proteco flax oil is nitrogen flushed to remove oxygen from the drums/tins, this also assists in keeping the oil fresher longer.

Is Quality important?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -1100

Quality control and food safety are integral to most Australian operated food processing facilities. Here at Proteco, we are rigid with testing and traceability procedures.
From the instant oilseeds are ordered for crushing into oil, a chain of events are set into motion. All these steps must be done the right way to assure that acceptable quality oil is achieved.
Pre-delivery samples are analyzed for oil content, moisture content, Free Fatty Acid levels (FFA) and Peroxide value (PV). If all results meet the parameters of our specification, oilseeds are delivered on site.
“Every batch of oil is subject to thorough testing”
Individual batch codes are generated, recorded and assigned to each consignment. This code acts as a fingerprint and remains with the oil right through the processing, storage, drumming and bottling stages. You will find this code printed on all drum and pallecon labels and also the Certificate of Analyses (C of A).
From every batch of oil we crush, several samples are taken and analyzed chemically for FFA and PV and also analyzed organoleptically and microbiologically.
Retention samples are stored in a stable climate controlled dark room.
Quality control for your peace of mind.

Why is cold pressed oil darker?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -1100

When you see dark colour, it represents the presence of “impurities”, material that prevents the oil from being light coloured, odourless and bland in taste. These “impurities” which impart colour, odour and flavour are NUTRIENTS.
Careful cold pressing doesn’t denature these nutrients and allows them to be retained.
Packed full of natural goodness, rich coloured cold pressed oils are vital to our health and well being.

Omega 3

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -1100

Flaxseed oil... the natural, healthy, cost effective “omega-3” oil.

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is the essential omega-3 fat. The word “essential” means that we must eat ALA in our diets because our bodies cannot make it. In other words, ALA is an essential nutrient just like vitamin C and calcium. The human body needs ALA to be healthy. Two other omega-3 fats are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are vital for health, but they are not strictly “essential” because our bodies make them from ALA.

Flaxseed oil is a rich source of ALA, reported to lower blood cholesterol levels and help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The pleasant, nutty taste of flax makes it an ideal addition to hot and cold cereals or perfect for drizzling over a salad or cooked vegetables.

Because of the very high ALA, flaxseed oil requires extra care in handling to prevent oxidation. Store away from light and in cool temperatures (<3C).

What about fish oil? Fish oil capsules are the most concentrated form of omega-3 fats, but they may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). PCBs are chemicals used in industrial processes and may cause cancer. Both flax and fish contain important nutrients and belong in a healthy eating plan.

One key difference is sustainability. Flax is a sustainable crop. Fish may not be. For the time being, consumers can enjoy both.

Major upgrades

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -1100

It is true that we are keen to maintain our identity as a small, personal business, working to human scale. This image does not mean we escape the need to evolve with technology and remain efficient.

Our production factory has major upgrades currently underway. This includes a complete redevelopment of our core business- cold pressed oil production. Greater speed, less moving parts and better control over oil quality will be achieved.

Pan fried fish

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -1100

Did you know the Macadamia nut is approximately 70% oil, and when cold-pressed, produces oil which is golden in colour, sweet in taste and high in mono-unsaturated fat.

Last month we took a closer look at Avocado Oil and its many uses. Well, not only is it the season for Avocado's, the mighty macadamia or "Queensland Nut" as it is also known, is coming in by the truckload!

Macadamia oil is perfect for pan- frying that piece of fish, makes a perfect hot chip and a delight as a salad dressing.
Not only can you use this little gem in the kitchen, but also as part of your beauty regime. Macadamia oil's composition is that close to the skin's sebum, that macadamia oil is actually 100% absorbed by the skin! Therefore macadamia Oil is ideal used straight out of the bottle as moisturiser for dry or mature skin or as a vital ingredient in hand made soaps, balms and butters.
So, grab yourself a bottle of Proteco Cold pressed Macadamia Oil today, and enjoy the many uses this little Queensland nut provides.

High Vitamin oil

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -1100

Avocado oil is an ultra rich oil and a delightful treasure containing high amounts of vitamin A, B1, B2, D and E. The oil also contains amino acids, sterols, pantothenic acid, lecithin and other essential fatty acids. Highly prized to those with skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and other skin ailments.

Avocado oil is a relatively thick and rich oil that may be diluted with other carrier oils to work its consistency. Highly recomended to those with sensitive skin, problem skin and other irritations that require vitamin rich oil.

Commonly used as a cooking oil to add flavours to dishes or simply to decorate the white plate.

Avocado oil is one of the few vegetable oils not derived from seeds; it is pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit.

HACCP certification

Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 -1100

After external assessment Proteco P/L received HACCP certification in August 2006 for our food management system for the manufacture of cold pressed oils. All aspects of product handling are included in this program - from raw material intake through to storage, bottling and drumming.

Proteco uses its HACCP plan as a mechanism to ensure continuous improvement and is externally audited annually to ensure full compliance with the international standard.

The Kingaroy Butter Factory Centenary

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -1100

The Kingaroy Butter Factory , home to Proteco, is celebrating its 100year anniversary this year. The original butter factory played a significant role in the early progress of the town.

The factory opened on 1 February 1907. Seventeen suppliers delivered cream to the factory. In 1926 the factory was rebuilt at a cost of £46,850.0s.0d to cater for 928 suppliers. The number of suppliers peaked in February 1931 when a record number of 11,149 supplied cream. The factory was established at a total cost of £3,642.15s.7d ($7,285) -£190.0s.0d ($380) for the 20 acres of land. Up to June 1948, 123,727,727 pounds of butter had been produced — a total of £7,499,174.0s.0d having been paid to suppliers.