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Learn how to extend the lifespan of your oil, recognize signs of spoilage, and find proper disposal methods for used oil. Keep your fried foods delicious and safe with these expert guidelines!

In this guide, we'll walk you through the importance of smoke points and how to choose the best oils for your cooking methods, ensuring both safety and culinary excellence.

The temperature at which cooking oil freezes depends on its fat content. To thaw frozen oil, place the container in a warm area or let it sit at room temperature.

It's normal for olive oil to become cloudy due to natural sediments or cold temperatures. Cloudy olive oil will usually clear up if you bring it back to room temp.

It’s best to store bulk oil containers in a cool, dark place away from heat. Exposure to light, heat, and air leads to faster degradation of cooking oil quality.

Are you wondering "Is organic canola oil healthy?" Here's our analysis & everything you need to know about the nutritional profile, pros and cons, and more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into all things canola oil, from its origins and production process to its versatile uses and numerous benefits.

Sunflower oil is a good choice for frying, deep-frying, and sautéing because of its high smoke point, stability under high heat, and many health benefits.

Cold-pressed oils retain more flavour and health benefits than expeller-pressed oils because they use less heat throughout the extraction process.

In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between canola and olive oil in terms of health benefits, flavours, and smoke points, so you’ll know what to use for your next recipe or project.

Yes, you can deep fry with extra virgin olive oil. It retains nutritional value and stays stable in high heat, making it a safe and healthy choice for deep frying.

In this article, we'll take a look at both traditional and modern techniques used in olive oil production and how different grades (virgin, extra virgin, pure etc.) are made.

The best replacement for canola oil ultimately depends on whether you’re using it for cooking, baking, or finishing. In this guide, we’ll compare canola oil alternatives to help you select the best one for every culinary use.

Spanish olive oil offers a diverse range of flavours, including fruity, bitter, and spicy depending on the variety of olives used and the region where it is produced.

To produce sunflower oil, the seeds are harvested, cleaned, and dehulled in preparation for oil extraction, then go through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction.

For health-conscious consumers and chefs, organic ingredients are a top priority. But what truly sets organic canola oil apart from your usual canola oil?

When deciding on the right oil for your cooking, olive oil and vegetable oil often find themselves face-to-face. But, is it really better to cook with olive oil over vegetable oil?

Expeller-pressed canola oil has been gaining increasing popularity for its extraction process and nutritional attributes. Let's delve into the details of expeller-pressed canola oil to understand what exactly sets it apart.