The University of Northampton chooses ‘MELLOW YELLOW®’ to keep students healthy and alert

March 3, 2009 - PRLog -- MELLOW YELLOW is produced by Farrington Oils Limited (http://www.farrington-oils.co.uk/) in Northamptonshire. The oil contains one of the lowest concentrations of saturated fats of any culinary oil and with 6.0g of Omega 3 per 100g it offers a positive boost to brain productivity.

‘Brain food’ is high on the agenda for the catering team at The University of Northampton (http://www.northampton.ac.uk/) and Omega 3 fatty acids have been found to help keep a person’s brain in peak condition. A lack of Omega 3 can cause problems such as depression, poor memory, as well as low IQ. Studies (http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/articles/intelligenceandmemory/omega_three.shtml) have shown that a higher level of Omega 3 may help to combat this.

David Preston, Deputy Director of Estates Services said: “At The University of Northampton we take the welfare of our students seriously. Being able to offer them nutritious food with healthy benefits can only help in our students’ studies. Students are increasingly health conscious and using Farrington’s MELLOW YELLOW is just one of the ways in which the university is trying to support this.”
                              
The choice of cold pressed rapeseed oil was an easy one for The University of Northampton, based on taste, health benefits and location. MELLOW YELLOW is grown, pressed and bottled locally by Farrington Oils on Bottom Farm in Hargrave, Northamptonshire.

Rapeseed oil is an extremely versatile culinary oil. As well as having the best ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6, which allows the body to absorb and use Omega 3 most effectively, it also contains vitamin E and is low in saturated fat.

Duncan Farrington commented: “We are extremely pleased that more and more people are beginning to understand the health benefits of rapeseed oil. The Food Standards Agency recently highlighted the need to reduce our saturated fat intake, and with half the saturated fat of olive oil, rapeseed oil is a great choice for a healthier lifestyle. It’s just fantastic that The University of Northampton is putting nutrition high on its agenda and, as a local producer, we’re glad to be a part of that process.”

As well as producing MELLOW YELLOW, Farrington Oils has a range of award winning salad dressings, including MELLOW YELLOW Classic Vinaigrette, MELLOW YELLOW Blackberry Vinegar Dressing and MELLOW YELLOW Honey & Mustard Dressing.


Notes to Editors:

Farrington Oils Limited:
•   Farrington’s MELLOW YELLOW cold pressed rapeseed oil, is grown, pressed and bottled on the family farm in Northamptonshire to LEAF marque standards.
•   Farrington’s MELLOW YELLOW Salad Dressings retail at around £3.25 for a 250ml bottle.
•   Farrington’s MELLOW YELLOW cold pressed rapeseed oil retails from £4.75 for a 500ml bottle and is also available in 5L and 20L containers for commercial customers, price on application.

Contacts:
Duncan Farrington, Bottom Farm, Hargrave, Wellingborough, Northants, NN9 6BP.
Tel: 01933 622809 / Email: duncan@farrington-oils.co.uk

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