Macadamia nut oil has the highest concentration of monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) than any other available oil. This incredible omega-9 fat, oleic acid, has documented heart protective properties. In fact, it's considered the gold standard for reducing inflammation and restoring health to our internal environment. Macadamia nut oil is so high in monounsaturated fats (84-85%) that it even surpasses extra virgin olive oil (65-74%).

How about this interesting fact? Our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate an equal balance (1:1 ratio) of linoleic acid (Omega-6) to alpha linolenic acid (Omega-3) essential fatty acids (EFAs). Junk food, rampant vegetable oil use, and the feeding of grain to food animals (even fish) have resulted in our current consumption ratios rising to a scary 20:1 ratio. Macadamia nut oil has the perfect ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids, 1:1.

With regard to cooking, macadamia nut oil has an extremely high smoke point (410 degrees), which means it's excellent for stir-fry and baking. Olive oil has a much lower smoke point (325 degrees or less) and it degrades when used in cooking.

Finally, macadamia nut oil has a sweet buttery taste, is resistant to oxidation, and is extremely high in vitamin E (four times higher than olive oil) making it the ideal heart-healthy, performance-enhancing, fat.

678-0020 Species Nutrition Macadamia Nut Oil 500 ml Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon Servings Per Container: 32 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 130         Calories From Fat 130      Total Fat 14  g 22%       Saturated Fat 2  g 10%       Polyunsaturated Fat 1  g      Monounsaturated Fat 11  g   Cholesterol 0  mg 0%    Vitamin E 0  I.U. 0%    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Do NOT refrigerate. Ingredients: Macadamia Nut Oil.   Warning: ALLERGEN:This product may contain traces of tree nuts. This product may contain traces of nuts. If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact Species Nutrition at 516 -280-6112 The nutrition facts listed above are supplied as a courtesy to our customers. The nutrition facts were current and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time they were entered. Manufacturers often change formulas or ingredients without notifying us. We do our best to keep them as up to date as possible, however Netrition.com will not be held responsible for any differences between what is listed on our web site and what is listed on the product that you receive. If you need to be 100% certain of the ingredients currently being shipped, we recommend that you call or email our customer service department to check the shelf of current stock.