Customer Reviews

La Tourangelle Roasted Hazelnut Oil, 16.9-Ounce Unit (Pack of 3)

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As a German, I cannot live without this oil. Try cooked carrots with a pinch of sugar and this oil. Do not fry or cook with it, just add it plenty AFTER cooking. The aroma is a dream, and it tastes grandious!!

Unfortunately amazon is not making any effort in protecting the metal cans. I ordered 3 cans in a set and one book at the same time. Now imagine, they just packed the book in a box and put the oil cans on top. That's all! No packing material, no stuffing, nothing! A box with 3 oil cans in it plus a book.

Imagine how that book looked like. It had been roughed up by the metal cans rubbing on it during the 10 days of shipping! And all 3 cans had bendings in the outside. I was glad I still had 2 old cans left from last time, so I could refill the oil into the old cans.

If I had a chance to buy this oil somewhere else, I absolutely would, but unfortunately I have not found any other place yet. So I have to deal with amazon's careless packers.

But the oil really is fantastic!
If you see it somewhere in a store, buy it!!

This oil is delicious and must be stored in the refrigerator after opening. It does not go solid, and the expiration is about 1 year beyond the purchase date. It can be used up to medium-high heat. I've made some excellent marinades, baked goods, and vinegrettes with this oil. You generally do not want to substitute all the oil in a recipe with this, as it will impart too much hazelnut flavor.

Addendum: Wow the price on these really went up. Double what I paid in 06.

I love this oil! All the oils by this company are the best I have ever used and I keep them all on hand.
The Hazelnut oil flavors a whole salad or dish with just a little bit, cutting back on calories, without losing flavor. It is fresh/ clean tasting, full bodied, rich and aromatic. I keep all of my oils in the fridge and they seem to last forever.
I can't wait to try the roasted sesame.

the product itself is great, however when I opened the box it was shipped in every can was damaged, dented..terrible packing. I actually bought 3 different oils ( 3 cans of each ) all 9 cans dented. Some were going to be gifts however I could not give something looking as it did to anyone.

These products can also be purchased at Safeway, for about the same price per can.

Always look for a good price for these oils. Unfortunately, they did all come dented as other consumers have found. They need to be packaged more securely. None of the cans were so bad that the oil would be affected, but nonetheless they should come undented!

These oils are lighter in flavor than their descritions. But still a good value. My Biggest problem was the cans were all damaged, not by shipping but by the individual that packaged them. I ordered 5 of the different flavors, each oil has 3 or 4 cans with the offer. In the first shippment 9 cans were crushed, not dented. The 2nd order had 11 cans damaged. My intent was to give these away as gifts; of course in that condition I was not able to! If you want these oils for personal use by all means order them.

I had never tried Hazelnut oil before receiving my order, so I have nothing to compare it to. But I have enjoyed this oil, using it in salad dressings, bread, and baked desserts. It has a very nice Hazelnut aroma and a light flavor. So far I haven't noticed much of a distinct hazelnut flavor in the things I use it in, but it does add something to the overall taste.
The oil came in what seemed decent packaging, but each of the cans were dented. Not horribly, just a few dings and a couple of bigger dents. I wonder if perhaps they were damaged before shipping. Oh well.

So far my favorite use for this oil is a Raspberry salad dressing. Mix the Hazelnut oil with some Raspberry vinegar and voila! a yummy dressing. Also good in Chocolate Decadence.

I put this on just about everything. So much more flavorful than olive oil. And it's good for you too! It's not usually available in regular grocery stores.

This is the second time i have purchased this product - it far exceeds other brands in flavor. It makes a wonderful pasta or salad oil, and adds delightful flavor to sauteed or roasted veggies. Since it comes in a package of 3, I used one as a very much appreciated hostess gift - aha, another convert.