Walnut oil
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Walnut oil is
Composition
Walnut oil is composed largely of polyunsaturated fatty acids (72% of total fats), particularly
Culinary use
Walnut oil is edible and is generally used less than other oils in
Cold-pressed walnut oil is typically more expensive due to the loss of a higher percentage of the oil. Refined walnut oil is
Over 99% of walnut oil sold in the US is produced in California.[3]
Artistic use
Walnut oil was one of the most important oils used by Renaissance painters. Its short drying time and lack of yellow tint make it a good oil paint base thinner and brush cleaner.
Some woodworkers favour walnut oil as a finish for implements that will come in contact with food, such as wooden bowls, because of its safety. Rancidity is not an issue because walnut oil dries when applied to wood in a thin coating. People who mix oil and wax to formulate wood finishes value walnut oil as an ingredient because of the edibility of both ingredients. The oil typically is combined with beeswax in a mixture of 1/3 oil to 2/3 beeswax.[4]
References
- ^ a b "National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28". USDA National Nutrient Database. 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9780226091839.
- ^ "Walnut industry". California Walnuts. 2017.
- ^ Schimek, Erik (2010-03-19). "Finishing with Walnut Oil and Beeswax". Erik Organic. Archived from the original on 2011-05-08. Retrieved 2011-11-10.