Oil Type | Flavor | Use It For |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Produced from the first pressing of olives that have been picked the same day, it has a strong olive flavor and a peppery finish. | Salad dressings or as a condiment. The oil’s low smoke point means it can give food an unpleasant flavor if cooked on high heat. |
| Pure (regular) | Made during subsequent olive pressings, with some filtering and refining. Mild olive flavor. | Low- to medium-heat cooking and sautéing (since it has a higher smoke point), and in dressings. |
| Canola Oil | Pressed from canola seeds, this mild-flavored, omega-3-rich oil has the least amount of saturated fat of all oils. | Cooking, frying, and baking; its high smoke point makes it a good all-purpose oil. |
| Corn Oil | Made from the germ of corn kernels, this vegetable oil is almost tasteless. | Frying - corn oil has a high smoke point and adds no flavor. Can also be used for sautéing. |
| Flaxseed Oil | With the highest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids of any nonfish food, this oil has a nutty flavor. | Salad dressings and for topping vegetables, since heating destroys its omega-3s. |
| Walnut Oil | Contains omega-3s and vitamin E. Has a distinct walnut flavor, so use only a small amount. | Salad dressings and to drizzle on vegetables. More expensive so refrigerate to extend shelf life. |
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Oils and their benefits
Recently I have come across this article and found it very useful in choosing the right oil for my family.
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