🔥 zuko 🔥 (howdare) wrote in valloic, @ 2020-12-09 12:26:00 |
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Of the different types of oil to cook with, flax oil has the lowest temperature at which it will smoke and burn. This is 225 degrees fahrenheit, or 107 celsius. As such, it's best suited for drizzling over cooked foods, salad dressings, or even mixing into healthy smoothies for its high omega 3 fatty acid content. One tablespoon provides 7.2 grams, or the equivalent of four days' worth.
Conversely, the oil with the highest burn and smoke point is avocado oil, at 520 degrees fahrenheit, or 271 celsius. It is rather high (70%) in monounsaturated fat - which is very heart-conscious. With this high point, it is best used for grilling, frying, roasting, searing, or baking. It, too, can be used in salad dressings.
For everything in between, I have compiled a reference list for your kitchens should you have a need:
Walnut oil, 320 degrees fahrenheit or 160 celsius. Must be unrefined or this changes. Similar to flax oil in regards to uses, but barely 25% of the omega 3 content.
Coconut oil, 350 degrees fahrenheit or 177 celsius. High saturated fat (86%) which is considered bad cholesterol but still better than using butter. However, it still raises HDL, or good cholesterol as well. best for sautéeing or baking.
Grapeseed oil, 400 degrees fahrenheit or 204 celsius. Great vitamin E content, 25% of your daily requirement in one tablespoon. Sautéeing, frying, baking, or also good for salad dressing.
Canola oil, 400 degrees fahrenheit or 204 celsius. Unlike walnut oil this needs to be refined. Sautéeing, pan-frying, or baking. Another good source of monounsaturated fat (61% here) and omega 3 acid. A single tablespoon is enough for daily requirements for women, and almost enough for men.
Extra virgin olive oil, 410 degrees fahrenheit or 210 celsius. Sautéeing or frying over medium heat. Salad dressing here as well. Valuable source of vitamin E and some antioxidants. Great general use oil and very popular.
Almond oil, 430 degrees fahrenheit, or 221 celsius. Frying, grilling, roasting, baking, and salad dressing. Similar to avocado oil with its 70% monounsaturated fat, it also is an excellent source of vitamin E. One tablespoon is a full third of a day's requirement.
Sunflower oil, 440 degrees fahrenheit, or 227 celsius. Needs to be refined. Deep-frying, pan-frying, sautéeing, roasting, grilling, or baking. Like almond oil, it can provide a slightly larger amount of vitamin E.
Safflower oil, 450 degrees fahrenheit, or 232 celsius. Searing, deep-frying, pan-frying, sautéeing, roasting, grilling, baking. Barely the lowest of the vitamin E oils, it still provides a solid amount (30% of daily requirement per tablespoon).
Peanut oil, 450 degrees fahrenheit, or 232 celsius. Searing, deep-frying, pan-frying, sautéeing, roasting, grilling, baking, or salad dressing. Good source of monounsaturated fat (61%). Very popular for deep-frying entire bird carcasses.
Light olive oil, 468 degrees fahrenheit, or 242 celsius. All purpose, neutral taste. No real positives or negatives. Some minor vitamin E boosts.
-Yes, I tested the heating points of all of these, before you ask. These are my notes and research from this morning.