When to use any type of oil?

By: David Zehavi

 

Most of us have several types of oil in the kitchen, but not all types of fat are the same.  Different types of fat are suitable for different types of cooking. Using the wrong type of oil can cause health problems and, therefore, it is important to know what type of oil to use to maintain your family's health.

 

 

Smoke point

Smoke point is the temperature at which the oil starts falling apart, gets a bad taste and loses health benefits. The higher the  smoke point of the oil the more suitable the oil is for high temperature cooking.

 

Oils to be used at low heat:

 

Unrefined olive oil

Smoke point: 191 degrees.

Refined olive oil is recommended for use in cold dishes, such as salads, pesto or  dip for bread.

 

Butter

Smoke point: 121-149 degrees.

Salted butter is best for baking and frying of fish.

 

Flax seed oil

Smoke point: 107 degrees.

This oil is not usually used for cooking, but rather for different salad sauces.

 

 

Walnut oil

Smoke point: 160° degrees.

 This oil is recommended as an addition to salads. You can spray it over the meat to add flavour to them.

 

Oils for cooking and frying on medium heat:

 

Extra virgin olive oil

Smoke point: 207 degrees.

Healthy oil for almost every purpose. This oil is particularly appropriate for sauteeing vegetables.

 

Canola oil crude

Smoke point: 204 degrees.

Oil has diverse uses and natural taste. Suitable for frying, deep frying and cooking.

 

Refined corn oil

Smoke point: 232 degrees.

This inexpensive oil is used primarily for making french fries at restaurants. Suitable for deep frying at home.

 

Unrefined coconut oil

Smoke point: 232 degrees.

Coconut oil is ideal for soups, stews, stew and baking.

 

Oils for deep frying and cooking on high heat:

 

Soybean oil

Smoke point: 238 degrees

Soybean oil is very healthy oil for cooking, frying, and deep frying.

 

Unrefined sesame oil

Smoke point: 232 degrees

Adds Sesame flavor. The oil is particularly suitable for cooking Asian pop-ups.

 

Peanut oil unrefined

Smoke point: 232 degrees.

Peanut oil for frying, frying fish Tempura,  Asian pop-ups.

 

Palm oil

Smoke point: 235 degrees.

Palm oil is traditionally used in South American and Caribbean foods. Suitable for frying at high temperatures.

 

Avocado oil refined

Smoke point: 271 degrees.

Avocado oil is a healthy alternative to sunflower oil and grapeseed oil. It is resistant to high temperatures and contains many nutrients.