Red Peanut Oil

Is this peanut oil safe for people with peanut allergies?

No. This is a cold-pressed, unrefined peanut oil that retains peanut proteins, unlike highly refined peanut oils which sometimes remove most allergenic proteins during processing. Anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product entirely and consult an allergist before using any peanut-derived oil.

What is the smoke point of this cold-pressed peanut oil?

While cold-pressed peanut oil is well suited to deep frying and high-heat cooking, its exact smoke point can vary slightly by batch due to being unrefined. As a raw, minimally processed oil, expect it to perform reliably at high heat, though it may smoke at a somewhat lower temperature than heavily refined peanut oils manufactured specifically for industrial frying.

Why is this called 'red' peanut oil, and does the red skin change the oil's flavor or nutrition?

The oil is extracted with the peanuts' red skin intact, rather than skinned beforehand, which is believed to preserve additional natural antioxidants and contributes to the oil's characteristic golden color and fuller, nuttier flavor compared to peanut oil made from skinned peanuts.

How is cold-pressed peanut oil different from refined peanut oil sold in supermarkets?

Refined peanut oil is processed with heat and chemical solvents to remove flavor, color, and most allergenic proteins, resulting in a neutral-tasting, longer shelf-life oil. This cold-pressed version retains its natural nutty flavor, antioxidants, and full nutrient profile, but has a shorter shelf life and, importantly, retains peanut proteins that refined versions may not.