Ölmühle Solling Organic Frying Oil 250 ml. Organic frying oil made from high-oleic sunflower seeds – particularly mild, heat-stable, and with a pouring aid.

Ölmühle Solling Organic Frying Oil is a deodorized cooking oil made from peeled, organically grown high-oleic sunflower seeds. It is mild in taste, rich in oleic acid, and very heat-stable. Ölmühle Solling, based in Boffzen in the Weser Uplands, packages it in 250 ml bottles equipped with a pouring aid.

Organic Frying Oil from Ölmühle Solling starts with a special type of sunflower. "High Oleic" translates to "rich in oleic acid." This refers to sunflower varieties that have been bred to produce a higher proportion of this monounsaturated fatty acid than conventional sunflowers. According to the manufacturer, no genetic engineering is involved; it is a result of traditional breeding. Oleic acid is relatively stable when exposed to heat, which is why this type of oil is well-suited for the frying pan. Peeled kernels are used. The oil is then deodorized with steam to ensure a neutral taste. As a result, it is not a virgin oil, which is intentional for a frying oil. It should be able to get hot without altering the flavor of your food. The small bottle with a pouring aid sits ready by the stove for precise dosing.

Taste

According to the manufacturer, the frying oil is particularly mild. Due to the deodorization process, hardly any of the sunflower flavor remains. The oil is neutral in taste and subtly forms a base for everything you fry in it.

That is precisely its strength. Fried potatoes taste like potatoes, a steak tastes like meat and roasted aromas, and pancakes taste like batter. Anyone looking for an aromatic oil for salads or for drizzling will find this frying oil too neutral. For such purposes, the mill offers a range of virgin edible and flavoring oils.

Usage

The manufacturer recommends the oil for sautéing, frying, baking, and deep-frying. In their FAQ, the mill states a smoke point of approximately 180 °C. This makes it suitable for daily use in the pan: sautéing vegetables, frying chicken breast, or preparing fried or scrambled eggs. It also serves as a good base for a vegetable and rice noodle stir-fry because it allows the spices and sauces to shine through without interference.

For schnitzel, meatballs, or fried potatoes, simply pour a good splash into a hot pan. When baking, the oil replaces other fats in batters and muffins without adding its own flavor. It also works well for pancakes and waffles. For deep-frying small quantities, such as for tempura vegetables or falafel, a single bottle is often sufficient.

Our tip: When sautéing vegetables, add the frying oil to the pan first. Only drizzle flavoring oils or a virgin oil over the dish at the very end to preserve their flavor.

Origin

According to the organic logo, the sunflower seeds come from EU agriculture and are inspected by the body DE-ÖKO-039. At Ölmühle Solling, this frying oil, like their extra-mild coconut fat, is an exception to their principle of using only virgin oils. Both are deodorized with steam and intended for high temperatures.

The mill has been based in Boffzen on the Weser river in the Weser Uplands, between Hanover and Göttingen, since 2008. In 2018, a new building was inaugurated, housing production, warehousing, a mill shop, a visitor center, and a mill garden. According to the mill, a photovoltaic system on the premises covers the energy requirements for the oil presses. The family business was founded in 1996 by Gudrun and Werner Baensch; today, it is managed by their children, Sarah and Sebastian.

Who is it for?

This frying oil is for anyone looking for a neutral organic oil for the hot pan. The 250 ml bottle is handy for small households and for trying it out. According to the manufacturer, it is vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free. The list of ingredients mentions only deodorized organic sunflower oil; none of the 14 main allergens are present. Store the bottle tightly closed at room temperature. A solid frying fat is the Organic Extra-Mild Coconut Fat, while an oil with a coconut note is the Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 500 ml. You can find more information on our Ölmühle Solling page. The frying oil is not suitable for salads if you want the oil itself to provide flavor.

A mild organic frying oil from sunflower seeds, heat-stable and neutral – for the pan, the oven, and the deep fryer.

Image credit: Ölmühle Solling/Maike Wittreck