Rosemary Oil

NEW!!

In California we have fresh Rosemary year round--the sprig in the picture is from my backyard--but other parts of the country are not so lucky, so we have added Rosemary Olive Oil to our list of herb-and-citrus oils, so you can have the bright happy flavor of this fresh herb anytime!

We produce our Rosemary Oil oil by tossing fresh Rosemary in with the olives at the time of crushing, a 100% natural process that captures the essence of Rosemary in all its complexity, something that can never be duplicated in a lab! Great for whatever protein you're grilling: chicken, lamb, beef, tofu, and a must with potatoes, grilled, mashed, baked, or pan fried; in dinner rolls, or even for dessert, in a Rosemary Olive Oil Cake with Chocolate, a wonderful savory/sweet combo that'll shake up your world.

In addition to adding flavor to your dishes, herbs contribute significant amounts of important vitamins and minerals, even in small amounts.

Health benefits of Rosemary
* an excellent source of vitamin A, 2924 IU per 100 g; about 97% of RDA! A few leaves a day in the diet contribute enough of this vitamin. Vitamin A is known to have antioxidant properties and is essential for vision, and maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.
* An excellent source of iron, contains 6.65 mg/100 g of fresh leaves contain about 83% of RDA.
* The herb parts especially flower tops contain compounds known to have rubefacient (counter-irritant), anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties, so be sure to toss a few on plates dishes as an edible garnish!
* exceptionally rich in many B-complex vitamins, such as folic acid, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, & riboflavin; also contains high levels of folates, providing about 109 mcg per 100 g (about 27% of RDA). Folates are important in DNA synthesis and when given during peri-conception period can help prevent neural tube defects in the newborn babies
* Fresh rosemary leaves are good source of antioxidant vitamin-C, containing about 22 mg per 100 g, about 37% of RDA. The vitamin is required for the collagen synthesis in the body. Collagen is the main structural protein in the body required for maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones. Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps body protect from scurvy; develop resistance against infectious agents (boosts immunity) and help scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals fro the body.
* 100 g of fresh Rosemary contain: manganese (42%), copper (33%), calcium (32%), and magnesium (23%) and potassium (14%). Potassium is an electrolyte, and important component of cell and body fluids, which helps control heart rate and blood pressure.