OUR PASSION
Our passion at Macadamia Essence is to explain to anyone that is health conscious that macadamia oil brings the perfect mix of flavour, performance, and health benefits.
Whether you’re a home cook who loves throwing together fresh, healthy meals, a weekend rugby braai master, or someone just looking to make better choices in the kitchen, macadamia oil is for you.
It’s especially great for those with an interest in natural foods, sustainable farming, and supporting local businesses. And if you’re someone who reads ingredient lists and avoids over-processed products, cold pressed macadamia oil ticks every box.
Plus, if you’ve been using olive oil for everything, it’s time to shake things up. Macadamia oil gives you additional health benefits, but with a milder taste and can handle high temperature cooking.
WHY MACADAMIA ESSENCE?
Macadamia Essence is genuinely patiently and slowly cold pressed and rested to ensure the intrinsic indispensable quality of the macadamia is 100% maintained for your health benefits.
Genuinely cold pressed macadamia oil is so versatile from the guilt free frying due to its High Smoke Point and its unobtrusive buttery flavour suitable for any recipe. Whether you’re roasting, frying up a Sunday brekkie, or drizzling a salad or adding essential omegas to your diet in a smoothie; or to your protein shake… Genuinely cold pressed macadamia oil is the healthiest most versatile oil for your health. Macadamia Essence guarantees goodies in every bottle.
The essence of top quality macadamias and their health benefits is what you get in every drop of Macadamia Essence.
It’s SO Good for You
Here’s where macadamia oil really shines. It is packed with monounsaturated fats – the good kind that supports heart health, helps reduce inflammation, and contributes to your healthy cholesterol. In fact, the fat profile of macadamia oil is similar to olive oil, but with a higher level of oleic acid (the same fat found in avocados).
Added to that, it is also rich in antioxidants and naturally contains Vitamin E which is good news for your skin, immune system, and your overall wellbeing!
Supports Brain Health
Macadamia oil supports brain health by providing nutrients like monounsaturated fats, copper, and magnesium, which are vital for cognitive function, neurotransmitter production, and protecting brain cells from damage.
Supports Heart Health
Macadamia oil supports heart health primarily by providing monounsaturated fats, which help lower “bad” cholesterol and reduce inflammation. They also contain antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
Supports Gut Health
Supports Weight Loss
Macadamia oil supports weight loss due to the high monounsaturated fat content. This supports regulating blood sugar, promotes fullness and reduces hunger. It also contains healthy fats that may help with fat metabolism and reduce fat cell accumulation.
Rich in Monounsaturated Fats
Macadamia oil contains the highest level of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) of all nut oils in the form of Omegas.
Rich in Omega 7
Macadamia oil contains omega 7 which may help with fat metabolism and reduce fat cell accumulation, that aids in lower blood sugar levels and healthier insulin responses.
Rich in Antioxidants
Macadamia oil is rich in antioxidants, which help to protect your body against free radicals that can cause damage to your cells.
Reduces Inflammation
Macadamia oil helps to reduce inflammation through the presence of good fats, a favourable ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6, along with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Flavour That Speaks for Itself
If you’ve ever tasted cold pressed macadamia oil, you’ll know what we mean when we say it’s in a league of its own. The flavour is mild, buttery, and slightly nutty, but not overpowering. It complements ingredients rather than dominating them, making it perfect for both savoury and sweet dishes.
Whilst many oils leave a heavy or greasy after taste, macadamia oil brings a clean light finish. It enhances everything from roast veggies to banana bread. Because it is unrefined and cold pressed, you are tasting the real deal – the pure delicate macadamia flavour, exactly how nature intended.
Versatility
One of the best things about macadamia oil is just how many ways you can use it. It’s truly an all-rounder:
- Frying– handles high heat without smoking and releasing harmful carcinogens
- Roasting– gives veggies a golden finish
- Dressings– mixes beautifully with vinegar, citrus, or mustard for a smooth, creamy vinaigrette
- Marinades– brings richness and helps carry flavour deep into your meats or veggies
- Baking– try it in place of butter or other oils in cakes and muffins for a moist, delicious result. Best of all? It’s a straight 1:1 replacement in any recipe! Once you start using it, you’ll find it replaces other oils effortlessly.
- Skin and Hair– add a few drops to your bath, condition your hair, skin and nails. Besides being packed with nutrients, macadamia oil absorbs quickly in to your skin and does not leave a greasy residue.
Cold Pressed and Patiently Rested
Macadamia Essences is gently and patiently cold pressed (below 35°C).
That’s what keeps the natural colour, nutrients, and flavour intact. It’s oil the way it’s meant to be.
Fry, Roast, Bake, Drizzle, Blend
Mediterranean, Keto, Vegan, Paleo Approved
Macadamia oil is a pure, plant-based product that does not contain any animal ingredients and is approved for use on all major diets plans.
Mild Buttery Flavour
The flavour is mild, buttery, and slightly nutty – but not overpowering. It compliments ingredients rather than taking over, making it perfect for both savoury and sweet dishes.
Stable 210°C-240°C Smoke Point
Macadamia Oil has a naturally high smoke point (around 210º–240°C), and can handle the heat making it ideal for frying, searing, stir-frying, and baking – basically all the cooking South Africans love to do.
1:1 Fat or Oils Substitute
One of the best things about macadamia oil is just how easy it is to use, simply substitute a 1 to 1 replacement in any recipe.
One oil for Life.
Gluten Free
Cold pressed Macadamia oil is naturally gluten-free and low in allergens, making it safe for people with dietary sensitivities.
Chemical & Preservative Free
Cold pressing is the gold standard when it comes to oil extraction. No chemicals. No Preservatives. No high heat. Just gentle patient pressure to extract oil straight from the nut.