News - Proteco cold pressed oils

2Litre mini drum innovative

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -1000

Proteco chooses Irwin and Sheehan 2Lt bag in box 'mini drum'. This innovative new packaging will be launched in the Pressed Purity oil range for selected cold pressed oils. The internal collapsible liner as used in wine casks ideally suits cold pressed oils. The round 2L outer composite can also protects the oil from light and provides strength for transportation.

Your cold pressed flaxseed oil will be fresh from the first to last drop!

Home cooking wins ratings & sales

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -1000

Popular cooking shows are contributing to growth in home cooking. There’s hype around quality ingredients and home chefs look for the genuine thing. As our economy shifts into growth, consumers are looking for quality and originality.

It’s no surprise that food and hospitality professionals are looking to benefit from this growing excitement, with products and services that will engage and satisfy their patrons.

Macadamia oil is receiving continued growth and consumer awareness. Widely favoured as an all round cooking oil, it’s healthy, well-priced and native Australian.

Bulk cold pressed oil

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -1000

New 10 litre bulk oil size. if you require bulk cold pressed oils, but don't need a large drum, this Pressed Purity 10L bag in a box cask is the perfect option.

Shelf ready with built in tap, the internal liner collapses as you use the contents, keeping every last drop fresh. This bag in a box only weighs 10kg when full and when you have used the contents, simply flatten box and recycle. Now that's easy!

Pressed Purity... guaranteed fresh every time.

Bitter tasting Flaxseed oil?

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -1000

Have you ever wondered why Cold Pressed Flaxseed oil develops a bitter taste?

Recent research has identified that Cold Pressed Flaxseed Oil and the seeds of Flaxseed contain a cylic-peptide called cylolinopeptide E or CLE for short. In other words, eight amino acids have formed together in a circle to form this cyclic peptide.

In fact there are several other cylic peptides present in flaxseed.

reseach has shown that cyclolinopeptide E (CLE) has demonstrated immunosuppressive activity.

Reference: Ludger Bruhl, Bertrand Matthaus, Anne Scheipers, Thomas Hofmann: Bitter off-taste in stored cold pressed linseed oil obtained from different varieties.

Exciting new products comming soon!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -1000

New look and new products available in September 2010. 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 375ml 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 -1000

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 -1000

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 -1000

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 -1000

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 (<3∘C).

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 -1000

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.