Oil fear
Oily some that are heavily processed, but some people claim that oil itself is bad which is not true. Our bodies need the fat from the oil to function. People see that oils is a healthy fat, but freak out about the word "fats" and think all fats cause heart disease and clogged arteries when that is not true. It's bad fats from animal meat, hydrogenated oils (trans-fats) that cause heart disease and clogged arteries.
Oily some that are heavily processed, but some people claim that oil itself is bad which is not true. Our bodies need the fat from the oil to function. People see that oils is a healthy fat, but freak out about the word "fats" and think all fats cause heart disease and clogged arteries when that is not true. It's bad fats from animal meat, hydrogenated oils (trans-fats) that cause heart disease and clogged arteries.
TransFat/Hydrogenated oils
- What are Trans Fats @ Science of Cooking
- Mod-05 Lec-31 Case Study - Hydrogenation of Oil uploaded by nptelhrd
- Hydrogenation: transform liquid oil into solid fat uploaded by Applied Science - Video that shows how oils go from natural to tran-fat hydrogenated oils.
- Hardening Vegetable Oils (Margarine) through Hydrogenation . Chemistry for All uploaded by The Fuse School - Global Education - Video
- Trans fats and partially hydrogenated oil explained uploaded by Cargill - Video.
- Hydrogenated and Partially Hydrogenated Oils @ Smart Balance - "Hydrogenation, complete or partial, is a chemical process in which hydrogen is added to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form. Partially hydrogenated fat molecules have trans fats, and they may be the worst type of fat you can consume. Don’t confuse these man-made trans fats with those that occur naturally in some foods. Only chemically altered trans fats have been shown to increase cholesterol levels, which can lead to a host of cardiovascular problems.Food manufacturers use hydrogenated trans fats because they increase shelf life and keep flavors stabl"
- 6 Ways to Avoid Hydrogenated Oil @ Healthline -"....food manufacturers continue to use them — especially partially hydrogenated oils (POH) — to:save money.extend shelf life.Add texture.Increase stability....Hydrogenated oils are most commonly found in foods that also have saturated fat, such as:margarine.Vegetable shortening.Packaged snacks.Baked goods (especially premade versions).Ready-to-use dough.Fried foods.Coffee creamers (both dairy and non-dairy)"
- Food - The Ultimate Secret Exposed - Talks about aspartame,plastic in food, GMOS, animals fed GMOs,GMO cottenseed oils, silicone in food,rBGH, BPA
- 8 Cancer Causing Foods That Americans Eat All The Time -1. Canned Tomatoes 2. Microwave popcorn 3.Highly processed white flours (white flours are bleached so all the nutrients are literally washed away) 4. Processed meats 5. Hydrogenated oils 6.Farmed salmon 7. potato chips (unless they are organic or homemade) 8.Soda
- {Pic:]Yucky food defined by WLI - trans fats, bromated, lots of sodium,refined
- Yummy country crock simpler recipe video uploaded by Karen Gardner - Very gross. it turns into something very disgusting.
- Trans Fatty Acids @ Tutor Vista - "The presence of double bonds in fatty acid prevents the free rotation in molecule and creates two configurations, cis and trans which are called as configurational isomers or geometrical isomers.Cis-fatty acids are generally found naturally while trans-fatty acids are rare and manufactured fats which created during a process called hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.Hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids stabilizing them and prevent them from becoming rancid and to keep them solid at room temperature...No doubt trans fats derived from the more healthy vegetable oils which are saturated in nature, but they are not as much healthy as saturated one. Ingestion of trans fats increases the risk of certain cancers and dangerous for heart. "
- "How can non-hydrogenated shortening exist?" @ Seasoned Advice
Saturated fat
- What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids? @ Science of Cooking
- What is the Difference Between Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats
- What is the Difference Between Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats - they label coconut oil as "unhealthy" but butter as "healthy" ugh, but posting to show the difference.
- Coconut Oil
- Why is Coconut Oil Good For You? The Healthiest Oil for Cooking from Authority Nutrition
- What is MCT oil?
Expeller pressing/pressed oils
- Expeller pressing - ""Expeller pressing is a chemical-free mechanical process that extracts oil from seeds and nuts. This method of oil extraction is an alternative to the hexane-extraction method used for many conventional oils. The temperature reached during pressing depends on the hardness of the nut or seed. The harder the nut or seed, the more pressure required to extract the oil, which in turn creates more friction and higher heat. There is no external heat applied during the expeller pressing""
- What is expeller pressed oils? (good for you!)
Fractionated oils
- Mailbag: Fractionated vs hydrogenated oils - ""Fractionated oils are different. The term comes from the fact that most edible oils contain a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fats, a ‘fraction’ of each. The more saturated a fat an oil contains, the more solid that oil becomes, and the higher its melting point, and vice-versa. Fractionation can make an oil either more liquid or more solid, by removing either the saturated or the unsaturated fractions. Since the basic molecular structure of the fats aren’t changing – only their proportions – fractionated oils don’t pose any of the drawbacks specific to hydrogenated oils." *Organic, unrefined oils are best*
- What Is Fractionated Palm Oil?
- The Difference Between Virgin Coconut Oil and Fractionated Coconut Oil - "Coconut oil, at its source, is a highly saturated, white, solid fat. This fat has a melting point of 25 degrees centigrade. The fleshy part of the coconut is extracted either by cold pressing it, or through solvent extraction. Virgin coconut oil is extracted without the use of heat: The heat changes the chemical composition, and the therapeutic properties, of the resulting oil. Coconut oil that has been extracted with the use of heat is not virgin coconut oil, although it is still essentially sold as “natural” coconut oil. Coconut oil which is extracted through solvent extraction involves the use of chemicals and, again, is not virgin coconut oil but can be described as “natural.”""
- What does fractionated mean? - ""Definition: Fractionated oils are are heated, then cooled. This process separates the oil into different fraction. The fractions with the higher melting points are thicker at room temperature and are sometimes used as an ingredient in chocolate coatings to keep them from melting at room temperature.""
Hydrogenated oils
Interesterification
- What is interesterification and why is it bad? - ""Interesterified fat is a type of oil where the fatty acids have been moved from one triglyceride molecule to another. This is generally done to modify the melting point, slow rancidification and create an oil more suitable for deep frying or making margarine with good taste and low saturated fat content. It is not the same as partial hydrogenation which produces trans fatty acids, but interesterified fats used in the food industry can come from hydrogenated fat, for simplicity and economic reasons.""
ALL ABOUT THAT SMOKE POINT
- Smoke Point of Oils @ Baseline of Health
- Cooking Oil Smoke Points @ Good Eats fanpage
- Smoke points of oils from Wikipedia
- Oils Safe for Cooking and Frying – Smoke Points for Oils, Shortenings, Butters, and Fats@ Nourishing Treasures - "Soybean oils are iffy, don't ever used refined oils, butter is bad for you and not vegan,lard is bad for you and not vegan, and tallow is just nasty Update: Cottonseed oil is not the best for health."One of the biggest mistakes I made when beginning my journey to health was cooking with olive oil. The next mistake I made, once I had transitioned to cooking with coconut oil, was using coconut oil for the occasional frying that I do.While olive oil is super for salads, and coconut oil is preferred for cooking, there are better fats for frying – those with higher smoke points. I now use palm shortening when I fry foods: read my review for palm shortening here.What is a smoke point?A smoke point is the point at which an oil or fat (shortening, butter) gives off smoke. Smoking is an indicator the fats have turned rancid.""
- The Science Behind Cooking With Oil - Chowhound
- Volatile aldehyde emissions from heated cooking oils (PDF Download Available)
- Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, & Other Cooking Oil Smoke Points to Know in the Kitchen | Shape Magazine
- Fact or Myth: Is It Okay to Cook with Olive Oil? | Underground Health Reporter
- Emissions of volatile aldehydes from heated cooking oils
- Dietary and Cooking Oils
- What You Need To Know About Cooking With Oils | Yogitrition
- What Happens to Oil and Fat When it is Overheated? | Mark's Daily Apple
About the chemicals released above smoke point
- aldehyde and ketones
- Aldehyde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Carbonyl Reactivity
- aldehyde | chemical compound | Britannica.com - Any of a class of organic compounds, in which a carbon atom shares a double bond with an oxygen atom, a single bond with a hydrogen atom, and a single bond with another atom or...
- an introduction to aldehydes and ketones - Background on the aldehydes and ketones, including their reactivity and physical properties
- Aldehyde introduction | Introduction to aldehydes and ketones | Aldehydes and ketones | Organic chemistry | Khan Academy
- Aldehydes and ketones | Organic chemistry | Khan Academy
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Nomenclature of Aldehydes & Ketones - Chemwiki
- Naming Aldehydes : Names of Aldehyde Compounds : Organic Chemistry - How to name aldehyde compounds : Aldehydes are organic compounds that include the -carbonyl functional group, that is a part consisting of an oxygen atom (attached to one of the carbon atoms by a double covalent bond). Aldehydes are organic compounds that include a carbonyl- group at the end of the carbon chain, as opposed to in the middle of the carbon chain (which is the case for ketones).
polyunsaturated fats
- The Benefits of Polyunsaturated Fats in Your Diet by Nutrition Action - "In fact, Professor Katan points to a meta-analysis of trials which found that people who replaced saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats had a 19 percent lower risk of heart disease. (That was after removing a study of trans-fat margarine from the meta-analysis that had been misclassified as a study of polyunsaturated fats.)....Replace butter with oils or with a margarine that’s low in saturated fat. Replace red meat, cheese, cream, and other foods that are rich in saturated fats with fish, nuts, and soy foods." Note: Cashew creams are delicious, Cashew cheeses are really delicious.
Fake oil
- FAKE Olive Oil is Literally Everywhere! How To Know Whether It Is Fake Or Original Olive Oil? - "An easy examination that can be done at home is to cool the extra virgin olive oil. When it strengthens, it implies it has more mono saturated fats in it, however this still does not eliminate the presence of other oils like safflower oil or canola oil or any other adulterations in it. On the other hand, if it does not strengthen, then it implies it is not extra virgin olive oil at all! Extra virgin olive oil is expected to keep the oil lamp flammable. Again, it is not a really precise examination. If the oil doesn’t light the oil lamp for a long time, it certainly is not extra virgin olive oil. Taste, refrigerator test or lamp test are not extremely dependable methods to find out the truth concerning your olive oil. The very best option is to purchase olive oil from neighborhood farmers. You ought to understand that the olive oil from Italy is considered standard compared to the olive oil from other countries."
- Your extra-virgin Olive oil is fake. - ""Did you know that the Mob makes money hand over fist by selling you fake olive oil? Olive oil is a $1.5 billion industry in the United States alone. According to Tom Mueller, an intrepid journalist who wrote a scandalously revealing book on the subject, 70% of the extra virgin olive oil sold is adulterated — cut with cheaper oils. Apparently, the mob’s been at it so long, that even most so-called “experts” can’t tell a real olive oil from a fake olive oil based on taste alone......."
- 6 Reasons Why Vegetable Oils Are Toxic - Get organic, unrefined oils. Cheap vegetable oil is not good for health. Good oils cost more than a $1.50 "1. Vegetable Oils are Very “Unnatural” in Large Amounts.2. Vegetable Oils Mess up The Fatty Acid Composition of The Body’s Cells.3. Vegetable Oils Contribute to Inflammation.4. Vegetable Oils Are Loaded With Trans Fats.5. Vegetable Oils Can Dramatically Raise Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.6. Vegetable Oil Consumption is Associated With Various Other Diseases"
Palm oil controversy
people make palm oil to be unhealthy for you, it has some health benefits. However, palm oil plantations harm animals and rainforests.
high-oleic
Coconut Oil
- [Pic:] Coconut Oil Vs/And Coconut Butter from Fresh-N-Whole
- Substitute Coconut Oil for Butter from MDHealth - "Make sure your coconut oil is cool enough to remain solid, particularly if you are working in a warm environment. If necessary, place the coconut oil in the refrigerator until you are ready for it to prevent it from melting. Baked goods will need solid coconut oil to make sure the texture turns out the way it should.Read your recipe to determine how much coconut oil you need.Measure out your oil. You can use a one to one ratio for the amount of butter your recipe calls for.""
- MCT Fats Found In Coconut Oil Boost Brain Function In Only One Dose - ""A groundbreaking 2004 study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging found that the administration of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), the primary fat type found in coconut oil, almost immediately improved cognitive function in older adults with memory disorders. "
- Coconut Oil : Tastes like butter. If you like cooking with butter, you will LOVE cooking with Coconut Oil. High in calories, but tastes so good and is very good for you. I use Refined Coconut oil instead of butter. Smoke point :177 C / 350 F
Olive oil
- Myth Buster: Olive Oil is One of the Safest Oils for Frying and Cooking by John P. Thomas - 100% organic EVOO is better than you think!
- Compound Found In Olive Oil Kills Cancer In 30 Minutes by Aaron Kase @ Reset (dot) me - "Oleocanthal wasn’t even isolated and named until 2005, but there is now a growing body of research about its numerous health benefits. It has been observed as an effective agent against inflammatory responses, which means it can reduce some of the harms that accompany ailments like heart disease and cancer, and even protect against damage caused by air pollution. And a 2013 study found that the compound can help ward off Alzheimer’s by physically removing the harmful plaques that build up in the brain as the disease progresses."
- What is Olive oil and why you should use it? - ""Olive oil is a fat obtained from the olive (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin.The oil is produced by pressing whole olives.It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is used throughout the world and is especially associated with Mediterranean countries."" EVOO Smoke point: 160 C / 320 F & high quality (low acidity)Smoke point: 207 C / 405 F
About healthy Oils
- Cooking Oils (and their use) @ Whole Foods Market - ""Not all oils are created equal. In fact, no one oil can be used for all things; instead, each has its distinct place in the kitchen. Keep these basic categories in mind when you're cooking:For baking: Coconut, palm, canola and high oleic safflower and sunflower oil work best.For frying: Because they stand up well to the heat, avocado, peanut, palm and sesame oil are ideal for frying.For sautéing: Many oils are great for sautéing, including avocado, canola, coconut, grapeseed, olive, sesame and high oleic safflower and sunflower oils.For dipping, dressings and marinades: When it comes to making dressings and marinades, or finding oil that's perfect to serve alongside crusty bread for dipping, you're looking for terrific flavor. For this purpose look to flax, olive, peanut, toasted sesame or walnut oil.
- 8 New Healthy Oils to Cook With from Shape - "It’s not as simple as drizzling a new bottle into the pan the next time you stir-fry, though. Certain oils are better for sautéing or baking, while others should be used exclusively for dressings and dips. Here’s the lowdown on what to add to your kitchen (store them in a cool, dark place such as a pantry cupboard away from the oven to prolong shelf life) and how to use each to keep your body a well-oiled machine.1. Avocado oil.2. Hemp oil.3. Hazelnut oil.4. Grapeseed oil.5. Almond oil.6. Tea seed oil.7. Red palm oil - controversial as palm oil can be taken from rain-forests and animals are killed for their habitat. Get from a trusted source..8. California EVOO"
- Best Vegan Burger EVER :) From Oh She Glows (she explains oils)
- **Healthy Cooking Oils 101 @ American Heart Association - for those who need an "official" source
- Beyond Butter: A Cooking Oil for Every Occasion - "Canola Oil - make sure you get the good kind as this oil can be hazardous if bought from the wrong company. This list says it's healthy, but it's not that healthy especially if bought from a mainstream brand. Filled with fillers that are bad for you, this oil is one of those that can fool people.Olive Oil.Coconut Oil.----- nasty butter... this article says it's okay, but it's known to cause health problems. If you need butter, get organic from a health food store (anything can claim to be organic).Peanut Oil.Toasted Sesame Oil.Grape-Seed Oil.Nut Oils"
- Cooking oils healthy vs unhealthy @TADA
- The Top 10 Best Cooking Oils @ Bistromd - "With so many skeptics and critics analyzing this oil and that, one of our leading dietitians, Christy, and one of our chefs, Chef Krishna, explain which oils to use while you cook, and which ones to avoid completely.10. Grapeseed Oil.9. Sunflower Oil.8. Safflower Oil.7. Avocado Oil.6. Peanut Oil.5. Almond Oil.4. Olive Oil.3. Flaxseed Oil.2. Walnut Oil.1. Canola Oil"
Fats
- Dave Asprey explains the importance of FAT in our diets as a source of FUEL. Dave also challenges us to rethink how we think about fat. - YES!!!. in the full interview though, he talks about dieting,blah blah which is why i'm not posting it. "Fat provides energy.. it's what every cell in your body is made out of."
- Know Your Fats : The Complete Primer for Understanding the Nutrition of Fats, Oils and Cholesterol by Mary G. Enig
- Heart-Healthy Oils: They're Not All Created Equal @ Todays Dietitian
- Good vs bad oils, foods,etc.& how to tell by WLI
- {Pic:]Yucky food defined by WLI - trans fats, bromated, lots of sodium,refined
More healthier oils that are not as well known as Olive oil & Coconut oil
- 1 cup of butter can be switched for 1 cup mashed avocado
- "How can non-hydrogenated shortening exist?" @ Seasoned Advice - "To sum it all up, it's not hydrogenation that makes fat solid at room temperature, it's saturation (of hydrogen atoms), and hydrogenation just happens to be one way to achieve saturation. For products already containing plenty of saturated fat, hydrogenation would be redundant.""
- What is Cottonseed oil and is it healthy? - "Sources say different things. There isn't too many sources online stating that this is a healthy oil;therefore, I am assuming the "cottonseed oil isn't healthy for you" statement is not based on calories, fat,etc. but that it is actually a unhealthy oil. Not sure, I've never heard of Cottonseed oil. Try it, pay attention to your body and your health and if you find it causes you problems don't use it."Cottonseed oil is a cooking oil extracted from the seeds of cotton plants of various species, mainly Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium herbaceum, that are grown for cotton fiber, animal feed, and oil.Cotton seed has a similar structure to other oilseeds such as sunflower seed, having an oil-bearing kernel surrounded by a hard outer hull; in processing, the oil is extracted from the kernel. Cottonseed oil is used for salad oil, mayonnaise, salad dressing, and similar products because of its flavor stability"" Note: cotton is not a food, stay away from this oil as much as possible. Smoke point: 216 C / 420 F
- Not just a big pretty yellow flower.What is Sunflower oil? - ""Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil compressed from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Sunflower oil was first industrially produced in 1835 in the Russian Empire.The world's largest sunflower oil producers now are Ukraine, Russia and Argentina.Sunflower oil is a monounsaturated (MUFA)/polyunsaturated (PUFA) mixture of mostly oleic acid (omega-9)-linoleic acid (omega-6) group of oils. The oil content of the seed ranges from 22 to 36% (average, 28%): the kernel contains 45–55% oil. The expressed oil is of light amber color with a mild and pleasant flavor; refined oil is pale yellow. Refining losses are low and the oil has good keeping qualities with light tendency for flavor reversion. The oil contains appreciable quantities of vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and other aliphatic hydrocarbons, terpene and methyl ketones (chiefly methyl nonyl ketone).
- In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for sunflower crops such as sunflower oil. Measures such as the development of hybrid sunflowers to increase oil production have been introduced to meet this demand"" Smoke point: 160 C / 320 F
- "Open Sesame" What is Sesame oil? - :"Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a cooking oil in South India, it is often used as a flavor enhancer in Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisine.The oil from the nutrient rich seed is popular in alternative medicine – from traditional massages and treatments to the modern day. The traditional Indian medical practice of Ayurveda uses sesame oil."" Smoke point: 177 C / 350 F
- Not just for Guacamole. What is Avocado Oil? // Healthy Cooking Fat: Avocado Oil @ My Heart Beets - "This naturally refined chemical-free avocado oil has a smoke point of around 500 degrees.You can use avocado oil for cooking, sauteing or deep frying – whereas an unrefined oil like EVOO is best used for drizzling on top of already cooked foods due to it’s low smoking point. Use avocado oil anywhere you’d use olive oil. Research shows avocado oil has many of the same health benefits as olive oil and is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids (aka MUFAs)"
- Wanna get high? What is Hemp Oil? - ""Hemp oil or hempseed oil is obtained by pressing hemp seeds. Cold pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a nutty flavour. The darker the color, the grassier the flavour. It should not be confused with hash oil, a THC containing oil made from the cannabis flower, hailed by some for its medicinal qualities." Smoke point: 165 C / 330 F
- What is Walnut Oil? - ""Walnut oil is oil extracted from English walnuts (also known as Persian walnuts). Each 100.0g of oil provides about 63.3g polyunsaturated fatty acids, 22.8g monounsaturated fats, and 9.1g saturated fats. It contains no cholesterol. It is about 22.2% monounsaturated oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid, 52.9% linoleic acid, an essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, and 10.4% alpha linolenic acid, which supplies the body with needed omega-3 fatty acids, another form of polyunsaturated fatty acid essential to human nutrition"" Smoke point: 160 C / 320 F
- What is Flaxseed oil? - ""Flaxseed and flaxseed oil (or linseed oil) are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In the body, some ALA is converted to omega-3 fatty acids.Lignans are a type of plant hormone similar to estrogen. The lignan components of flaxseed (not flaxseed oil) may possess antioxidant properties and alter estrogen activity.As a source of fiber, flaxseed (not flaxseed oil) has laxative properties. In large doses, or when taken without enough water, flaxseed may cause bowel obstruction. The effects of flaxseed on blood sugar levels are unclear.Flaxseed oil contains only the ALA component of flaxseed and not the fiber or lignan components. Therefore, flaxseed oil may share the potential cholesterol-lowering properties of flaxseed, but not the proposed laxative or anticancer abilities."" Smoke point: 107 C / 225 F
- What is Safflower Oil? - "Safflower oil has three qualities that make it a good ingredient for healthy eating: it’s an unsaturated fat, it has little taste, and it can be heated to higher temperatures than many other less healthy cooking oils (in its monounsaturated form).While research is still in its early stages, safflower oil shows a lot of potential when it comes to health benefits. Its healthy fatty acid content may be able to help with cholesterol. Try using it instead of butter or other partially hydrogenated oils. Olive oil has many of the same effects. However, safflower oil might be more appealing because it has little flavor and can be heated to higher temperatures than a lot of other cooking oils.A 2009 test suggested that safflower oil might also be able to help lower blood sugar, and it’s also been studied for its antioxidant qualities. Safflower oil even has some cosmetic uses, such as a moisturizer for very dry skin and a carrier oil for scents." Smoke point: 107 C / 225 F
- What is Almond Oil and why is it healthy for you - "Not only is almond oil good for your skin, it is also edible and a healthy alternative to many other cooking oils. Indeed, this light-colored oil can offer a myriad of health benefits when added to foods such as salads and vegetable dips. Although foodgrade almond oil can be a bit pricey, a bottle of this wonderful nut oil is usually worth the money. The health benefits of almond oil include improved cardiovascular health, improved vitamin E levels, as well as positive beauty and health effects associated with the high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) found in foodgrade almond oil. Below, we explain in detail why almond oil is good for you and how you can reap the maximum benefits from this healthy nut oil." Smoke point :216 C./ 420 F
- What is Hazelnut oil and why is it so healthy - "Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a mild tasting vegetable oil derived from peanuts. The oil is available in refined, unrefined, cold pressed, and roasted varieties, the latter with a strong peanut flavor and aroma, analogous to sesame oil.It is often used in Chinese, South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, both for general cooking, and in the case of roasted oil, for added flavor. Peanut oil has a high smoke point relative to many other cooking oils, so is commonly used for frying foods. Its major component fatty acids are oleic acid (46.8% as olein), linoleic acid (33.4% as linolein), and palmitic acid (10.0% as palmitin). The oil also contains some stearic acid, arachidic acid, arachidonic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid and other fatty acids." Smoke point: 221 C / 430 F
- What is Peanut oil and why is it a healthier oil to cook with - ""Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a mild tasting vegetable oil derived from peanuts. The oil is available in refined, unrefined, cold pressed, and roasted varieties, the latter with a strong peanut flavor and aroma, analogous to sesame oil.It is often used in Chinese, South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, both for general cooking, and in the case of roasted oil, for added flavor. Peanut oil has a high smoke point relative to many other cooking oils, so is commonly used for frying foods. Its major component fatty acids are oleic acid (46.8% as olein), linoleic acid (33.4% as linolein), and palmitic acid (10.0% as palmitin). The oil also contains some stearic acid, arachidic acid, arachidonic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid and other fatty acids.Antioxidants such as vitamin E are sometimes added, to improve the shelf life of the oil"" Smoke point: 160 C / 320 F