What is walnut oil and how can I use it?
The walnut is around 70 per cent oil. In ancient times the walnut oil was prized as a drying oil for paint, and Michaelangelo even used it to paint the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The French, who are world-renowned in the kitchen, prize walnut oil as the very best oil for salads and cuisine. Today you will find walnut oils produced in California that rival the best in the world. Check out our suppliers list if you are looking for commercial supplies. You can find California-produced walnut oils in your supermarket shelf and also in gourmet shops.
