Now Foods Organic Macadamia Oil Pure

by Now Foods

• Certified organic by Quality Assurance International
• Natural high smoke point (400-450 degrees Fahrenheit) allows for excellent cooking versatility
• Helps reduce the production of trans fatty acids
• This oil is 100 percent pure.
• Number of servings per container is 31

Product Description

Size: 16oz

You can travel the world over, and not find a more perfect cooking oil than Macadamia Nut Oil.Its naturally high smoke point (400-450 degrees Fahrenheit) allows for excellent cooking versatility, and even helps reduce the production of trans fatty acids. To ensure quality and purity, NOW® Macadamia Nut Oil uses only unrefined, unhybridized macadamias. These organically grown nuts are superior in quality and account for its unique nutritional profile. At 81% monounsaturated fat, 2% polyunsaturated fat and an incredibly low 2.2 grams of saturated fat, NOW® Macadamia Nut Oil has one of the healthiest unsaturated to saturated fat ratios, even greater than that of olive oil. To retain the naturally occurring vitamins and enzymes, we rely on an expeller press and double filtration process. This, coupled with its delicious nutty flavor, makes Macadamia Nut Oil the perfect complement to chicken, fish, vegetables, stir fry and salad dressings.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.8 x 7.1 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Origin: USA
• ASIN: B0014M1VR4
• UPC: 733739018267
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: NOW618
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,145 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff March 10, 2011

By D. Shaw

Size Name:16oz|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this oil after reading a description of its benefits in Tim Ferris' 4-Hour Body. I couldn't find it in my local stores, so online seems to be the only way to get it. Tim said it tastes buttery, but I don't get that. It tastes like Macadamia nuts (duh). That said, it does taste better than olive oil for frying eggs and other high-temp frying. I'd like to find it in a larger size, at a cost-per-ounce saving.

I intend to buy it again when it's getting close to empty; which, at the rate I'm using it, will be pretty soon.

45 of 49 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exotic Flavor & High Heat Capacity = Cool Caramelization March 17, 2009

By Linda G. Shelnutt VINE™ VOICE

Size Name:16oz|Amazon Verified Purchase

My title basically says it all for this Macadamia Nut Oil, which I bought for browning meats, hoping to infuse an unusually rich tang to the same ole fry. I was surprised that the flavor was slightly sweet, whereas I had expected (and received) a rich nutty enhancement to the meat's browning. Once I was aware of the blend of sweet & nutty (like moi?) I was able to adapt my other seasonings to balance or subdue the sweet and enhance the salty nut side.

I had been concerned that a high quality nut oil might not have qualities which would withstand the high heats I prefer for searing meat, so I was thrilled to read the label and discover the capacity there to be beyond my expectations, to the good. In my testing, I found that the Macadamia Nut Oil could handle my "pouring on the coal" more easily than my favorite olive oils.

And the luxurious aroma which rises up from a hot pan as I pour in this oil, then quickly slide in a piece of steak (or fish, chicken, pork, raw veggies, etc.) ... it's hard to describe the mouth-watering hit of balsamic, tropical, nutty-sweet paradise dancing up from the pan. In the steam I swear I saw palm trees and ... Trinidad ... and I broke into one of my favorite songs from times past, "Rum & Coca Cola," by the Andrews Sisters.

What a gift to have unusual, exotic oils like this easily available from Amazon vendors.

For another treat with a simpler flavor but an equally rich after-taste, see my KINDLE offering, Coal & Coca-cola.

To your good taste!

Linda Shelnutt

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better taste than olive oil May 24, 2009

By The Frugal Diva

Size Name:16oz|Amazon Verified Purchase

I like olive oil however it can sometimes taste really strong in certain recipes. However, Macadamia Oil has a much better, subtle, and buttery taste. This works great for us because we don't have to use much to get a great buttery taste.

Plus, the health benefits are great. Our entire family loves this stuff. I've gotten my sisters, Mom, and in-laws to use this. It really does provide a great alternative to olive oil.

Also, the Now Foods brand oil is much better than the expensive Dr. P's MacNut brand which I was impartial to until I tasted this one. I trust Now Foods and love that this was much less expensive.