Oil for frying - What Should I buy?

[Sims]

Re: Oil for frying - What Should I buy?

The "vegetable oil" you're referring to is likely canola oil (or soybean oil, or a blend), which is not good. It's processed under high heat, pressure and often solvents are added to keep it liquid.

Coconut oil is the best (IMO) oil with which to cook. It is lest reactive to heat/light and doesn't tend to cause any inflammation issues in our bodies once heated. The taste/smell is mild, though I'll admit, if you're sensitive to coconut, it might not be for you.

My top (and only) two choices are: coconut oil and butter. I don't like heating olive oil for cooking.

Thanks for the info. I had no idea solvents would/could be added to oils. Since Atkins Ive been using butter but I still use oil for my family. I think it's time for a switch!

[WetBanana]

Re: Oil for frying - What Should I buy?

I use butter only. Crisco was invented as an alternative to wax in candles. Got it's name from CRYStalized Cottonseed Oil. Once it was realized they could market it as a food stuff, they came out with a cookbook showing all the ways you could use it, and we were hooked thinking it was healthier then lard.

YUCK.

I use olive oil rarely, but mostly it's butter when I'm frying, sauteeing, or just greasing something.

[mission to lose]

Re: Oil for frying - What Should I buy?

OOOHHHhhhhh!!!!!

I just went to my alternate store for my Jicama purchase. They don't have any either!!! The manager told me they may not carry it anymore, because I seem to be the only person buying it, and the rest of the jicama are going "bad."

He suggested I go to an international vegetable store. We have many nearby, but I hate to drive 15 minutes to buy one veggie!!! Guess I will have to!

[mizski]

Re: Oil for frying - What Should I buy?

Also, what about grapeseed oil? Was shopping with my aunt the other day, she's been using grapeseed oil recently, probably felt it was healthier than olive or something.

Grapeseed oil is a very good oil with a high smokepoint (meaning it is good for frying). It has a very neutral flavor which can be used in a variety of recipe types.