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  • When to Change Frying Oil - Food Safety Tips

    When to Change Frying Oil - Food Safety Tips

    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!
  • Cooking Oil Smoke Point Chart: What's Best for High Heat?

    Cooking Oil Smoke Point Chart: What's Best for High Heat?

    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.
  • Frozen Vegetable Oils: What To Do When Oil Freezes

    Frozen Vegetable Oils: What To Do When Oil Freezes

    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.
  • cloudy olive oil

    Cloudy Olive Oil: How to Know If It's Good or Bad

    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.
  • Your Guide to Storing Cooking Oil in Bulk

    Your Guide to Storing Cooking Oil in Bulk

    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.
  • Is Organic Canola Oil Healthy?

    Is Organic Canola Oil Healthy?

    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.
  • All Things Canola Oil

    All Things Canola Oil

    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.
  • is sunflower oil good for frying

    Is Sunflower Oil Good for Frying?

    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.
  • Expeller-Pressed vs Cold-Pressed Oils

    Expeller-Pressed vs Cold-Pressed Oils

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

    Canola Oil vs. Olive Oil: Which One's Better?

    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.
  • Can you use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Deep Frying?

    Can you use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Deep Frying?

    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.
  • How Is Olive Oil Made? (Traditional and Modern Methods)

    How Is Olive Oil Made? (Traditional and Modern Methods)

    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.

  • alternatives for canola oil

    Alternatives for Canola Oil: Cooking, Baking, and Other Uses

    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: What Makes It Special?

    Spanish Olive Oil: What Makes It Special?

    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.
  • How Is Sunflower Oil Made?

    How Is Sunflower Oil Made?

    To produce sunflower oil, the seeds are harvested, cleaned, and dehulled in preparation for oil extraction, then go through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction.
  • What Is Organic Canola Oil & Where To Buy It?

    What Is Organic Canola Oil & Where To Buy It?

    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?
  • Is it Better to Cook With Olive Oil Over Vegetable Oil?

    Is it Better to Cook With Olive Oil Over Vegetable 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?
  • What Is Expeller Pressed Canola Oil?

    What Is Expeller Pressed Canola 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.