Our company has been specializing in cold pressing for over 15 years. In our facility in Püspökladány, we press oil from 22 types of seeds and produce gluten-free seed flours, seed creams, and natural cosmetics. Grapoila products are made using a "Zero Waste" approach, which means that all by-products generated during production are fully utilized—practically no waste is created.
We also offer products made from ingredients that are themselves by-products of other industries—materials that would otherwise be discarded, but which we "rescue" and repurpose. Through value-added recycling (upcycling), we create gourmet food products and natural cosmetics. A great example of this is our new facial oil line, whose main ingredients—raspberry, sour cherry, apple, and rosehip seeds—are by-products of syrup making, jam cooking, and juice production.
Grapoila oils are produced exclusively through mechanical cold pressing from raw seeds, without additives, flavorings, colorings, or heat treatment (roasting). The only exception is our roasted pumpkin seed oil. Thanks to this method, our oils retain all the original nutrients of the raw materials—they are whole, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. We bottle our oils in dark glass to help preserve their high quality long-term, without the need for preservatives.
The leftover pressed seed material—due to its low oil content—is a dry substance rich in nutrients and with beneficial physiological effects. This is ground into our gluten-free seed flours, which can be used for thickening, naturally coloring and flavoring dishes, lowering the energy and carbohydrate content of baked goods, and increasing their protein and mineral content. These flours can even be consumed "raw" by mixing them into smoothies, shakes, or grain porridges.
The sediment left over from oil settling—rich in fine seed particles—is used to make gourmet spreads and natural cosmetic products, such as cosmetic clays.
We source our raw materials primarily from Hungarian and other EU farms. Our production facility holds the highest-level food industry certifications.
Every Grapoila product—whether food or cosmetic—is made ONLY from NATURAL INGREDIENTS! We believe that what is natural is healthy, and through our recipes, we also aim to prove that what is healthy can also be delicious.
Over the past few years, Grapoila products have received numerous national and international awards, including 24 Great Taste stars. We also hope that our efforts toward sustainability serve as an example within the food industry.
If you’d like to get to know us and our products in person, come visit us on one of our Open Days!
The two-day event takes place in the spring, in the beautiful little permaculture garden surrounding our office building in Budapest’s 22nd district.
We’ll share all event details in our newsletter (you can subscribe!) and on the Grapoila Permaculture Facebook page. These are only available in Hungarian at the moment, but we are planning to make them available in English as well, soon.
