FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rapeseed Oil?
Rapeseed Oil is produced from rapeseed (Brassica napus Linnaeus) a member of the turnip family. A light, palatable oil that is freshly cold pressed by Biogreen Oil Mill in the heart of Co. Wexford, Ireland.
What are the Essential Fatty Acids in Rapeseed Oil?
Rapeseed Oil is high in both Omega Fatty acids 3 and 6. Horses are unable to synthesise fatty acids, In other words, the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids must be provided by the diet and are termed essential fatty acids (EFA). Fatty acids from the omega 3 and 6 series perform numerous important functions within the body.
What are the nutritional claims for Rapeseed Oil?
Fresh Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil is a natural product.
Maintains and conditions
Aids Digestion
Following injury Fresh Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil promotes/reduces inflammation at source and healing
High in Vitamin E
Light and Palatable
Protection against Gastric Ulceration
Non Heating form of Energy
What is cold-pressed Rapeseed Oil?
Cold pressed oils may be of greater nutritional benefit to horses as they have been extracted from their parent plant, in this case rapeseed, using a low heat technique and without the use of solvents. Much of the ‘supermarket’ oils will have undergone a more intensive solvent extraction at higher temperatures as this serves to increase the yield from the oil seed. The unsaturated fatty acids found in rapeseed and other vegetable oils are also sensitive to oxidation at high temperature, making cold pressing an attractive technique for extraction despite the lower yields.
b) Palatability Cold pressing which is a much less intensive and more traditional process is anecdotally thought to improve palatability, as flavour can be modified when traditional extraction techniques are used.
c) Natural – Cold pressed oil offers a much more natural product, with no residual solvents present, as no solvents are involved in the pressing process.
How does feeding a vegetable oil supplement help with keeping horses in good condition?
Fresh Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil is a natural product. Benefits to horses include:
Maintains and conditions
Aids Digestion
Promotes inflammation and blood clotting
High in Vitamin E
Light and Palatable
Protection against Gastric Ulceration
Non Heating form of Energy
Is Pure R Gold Safe for competition Horses and Dogs?
Pure R Gold has a valid Certificate of Analysis which is available on request.