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Vegetable Oils
Vegetable oil is obtained from the leaves, fruit, or seeds of plants. It serves many uses in cooking and baking and has been around for hundreds of years.
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Can animals eat vegetable oil?
There should not be any animal fats in vegetable oil, as that is exactly what it is: vegetable oil.
How much fat is in sunflower oil?
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Sunflower oil contains predominantly linoleic acid in triglyceride form. The British Pharmacopoeia lists the following profile:[1]
- Palmitic acid : 4 - 9%,
- Stearic acid : 1 - 7%,
- Oleic acid : 14 - 40%,
- Linoleic acid : 48 - 74%.
There are several types of sunflower oils produced, such as high linoleic, high oleic and mid oleic. High linoleic sunflower oil typically has at least 69% linoleic acid. High oleic sunflower oil has at least 82% oleic acid. Variation in unsaturated fatty acids profile is strongly influenced by both genetics and climate.
Diet and cardiovascular benefits
Sunflower oil is high in the essential vitamin E and low in saturated fat. The two most common types of sunflower oil are linoleic and high oleic. Linoleic sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that has high levels of the essential fatty acids called polyunsaturated fat. It is also known for having a clean taste and low levels of trans fat. High oleic sunflower oils are classified as having monounsaturated levels of 80% and above. Newer versions of sunflower oil have been developed as a hybrid containing linoleic acid. They have monounsaturated levels lower than other oleic sunflower oils. The hybrid oil also has lower saturated fat levels than linoleic sunflower oil.[4] Sunflower oil of any kind has been shown to have cardiovascular benefits as well. Diets combined with a low fat content and high levels of oleic acid have been suggested to lower cholesterol which, in turn, results in a smaller risk of heart disease.[5] Sunflower oils fit this criteria. Studies of adults suggested that a balanced diet in which small quantities of saturated fats are replaced with sunflower oil has detectable cholesterol-reducing benefits. Research suggests that lower cholesterol levels can be caused by balances of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Can cooking oil be used in place of vegetable oil for baking?
I'm not sure what kind of cooking oil you have but most are interchangeable for baking. You just want to make sure you are using a corn or vegetable oil. When you get into olive or grapeseed oils the flavor is more pronounced and they should not be used.
Refined, Bleached & Deodorised (RBDPO) Slip Melting Point = 33-39 degrees C (Testing Method = AOCS Cc 3-25)
How much does the Crisco vegetable oil cost?
The price will vary depending on the container size, store and any promotions currently going. Generally, in the US, the price is $3-$4 for a 24-32 ounce container.
How do you make perfume out of flower petals and vegetable oil?
Well, the only way I know how to make perfume are using oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, all of the other citrus fruits.
1. Take some distilled or spring water, orange, lemon, lime, or grapefruit (or all at once!) peels.
2. Get a jar big enough to hold the peels. Put the peels in the jar and pour water over it.
3. Shake it up for a little bit until you get the right smell that you want. If it's too strong, add some more water. If you can't really smell the citrus part, add some more peels.
4. When it's the right smell, take the peels out and pour the liquid inside an empty spray bottle.
And there you have your fresh fruit perfume (it's called citrus perfume)!
Manufacturers make vegetable oils solid or semisolid at room temperature by?
The process called "hydrogenation" adds chemical bonds within the oil to decrease the number of double carbon bonds, changing the fat from unsaturated (fewer hydrogen bonds) to saturated (more hydrogen bonds).
Saturated fats tend to be solids.
Does the Cambodia produce palm oil?
Yes, palm oil plantations began in the late 60's in the Philippines
What happens when you mix vegetable oil and turpentine?
The reaction is called emulsification. The soap breaks up the fat into smaller "pieces". It is similar to what happens in your small intestines when bile salts are added to the chyme. The bile salts help break down the fats in food so that they are small enough to be absorbed by the body.
How many gallons there are in 1 metric ton of vegetable oil?
The density of cooking oil varies by type but is about 0.92 kilograms per liter. If you calculate the reciprocal of that, you get 1.08696 liters per kilogram. You can now easily use Google to convert that to gallons per tonne (metric ton). Just type 1.08696 liters per kilogram in gallons per tonne in the Google search box. You should get 287.14 US gallons per tonne.
Does cookout the restaurant use peanut oil to cook their food?
According to their website, it does not appear that they do. There is an allergen section on the menu list, and the "Peanut" allergen column does not have any menu items checked. Also, there is a notice on there to New York residents stating that they use a "cooking oil that has 0g trans fat per serving" (it is not identified) and that in the "rest of the US" they use soybean oil.
What countries in Southeast Asia produce palm oil?
I am nearly certain the the Philippines is the top producer/exporter. To your question - they all do.
Acts as a preservative.
How much corn to make 1 gallon of corn oil?
Currently a bushel of corn produces about 2.8 gallons of ethanol. With better varieties that figure will increase to 3 gallons. In the near future, the corn distillate will be processed again, yielding some more ethanol.
Is vegetable oil high in polyunsaturated fats?
The lipid composition of plant-derived oils differ depending on the source. Some plant oils contain more saturated fat than unsaturated. These include palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil. Other oils, such as sunflower and soybean oil contain mainly polyunsaturated fat and canola and olive oil is rich in mono-unsaturated oil.
Margarine is produced by partially hydrogenating the unsaturated fats, to make them more solid, so part of the health benefit of these oils is then lost.
What is the difference between motor oil and vegetable oil?
Mineral oil or liquid petrolatum is a by-product in the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline. It is a transparent, colorless oil composed mainly of alkanes (typically 15 to 40 carbons) and cyclic paraffins, related to white petrolatum. Mineral oil is a substance of relatively low value, and it is produced in very large quantities. Mineral oil is available in light and heavy grades, and can often be found in drug stores.
Vegetable fats and oils are substances derived from plants that are composed of triglycerides. Nominally, oils are liquid at room temperature, and fats are solid; a dense brittle fat is called a wax. Although many different parts of plants may yield oil, in actual commercial practices oil is extracted primarily from the seeds of oilseed plants.
Mineral oil is a petroleum product, and vegetable oil is an agricultural product.
Can you eat rancid corn oil in brownies?
No, Because the Vegetable Oil has the thickness that the brownies need. Hope it helped!
Can you grease a pan with palm oil instead of shortening?
Yes - It may not turn out the same as it would with Crisco, but it will most certainly work the same.
