Kuidas valida õige praeõli?

Do you often wonder which oil is best to use for cooking? In any case, it plays a very important role in the finished dish. In order not to harm the body, it should be used correctly. Let’s understand what oil and for what is better suited, and what should be removed from the shelf.

Sunflower oil

Kaloriline väärtus: 884 kcal per 100 g.

According to the method of processing, there are three types of sunflower oil, and each of them is suitable for different dishes. Unrefined – for salads, it is not used for frying. Deodorized – the best option for thermal processing, also refined is suitable for it.

In general, sunflower oil contains a complex of vitamins A, D, E, as well as protein, carbohydrates and useful substance lecithin.

Oliiviõli

Kaloriline väärtus: 884 kcal per 100 g.

The best is considered to be virgin olive oil – there is a special label Extra virgin on the package. You can fry with it, dress salads with it, it is rich in useful substances, such as vitamin E.

Kookosõli

Kaloriline väärtus: 862 kcal per 100 g.

It is better to give preference to unrefined organic cold-pressed oil, as it is least subjected to processing, and therefore retains more useful properties. How to determine which oil is the most natural? When it is in a cool place, it will harden, and when you return to the heat, it will become liquid again.

It’s important not to overdo it: 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil while cooking is more than enough.

Avokaadoõli

Kaloriline väärtus: 884 kcal per 100 g.

This oil is undeservedly rarely used in cooking. But it has a lot of useful properties: it accelerates metabolism, contributing to weight loss, has a positive effect on blood quality. In addition, it contains chlorophyll, which improves the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

Linaõli

Kaloriline väärtus: 884 kcal per 100 g.

Despite the bitter taste, flaxseed oil is probably one of the most useful, it is even used for medicinal purposes. Regular intake contributes to the health of the nervous system and visual acuity, as well as improving intestinal function.

It promotes weight loss, as it normalizes fat metabolism and cleanses the body. Only refined can be used for frying.

Ghee ghee

Kaloriline väärtus: 886 kcal per 100 g.

This is clarified butter, from which water and milk protein have been removed. It is very useful, as it consists of 65% saturated fatty acids, it is low in lactose and polyunsaturated fatty acids (only about 3%).

Whichever oil you choose, you should not fry the same portion more than once. It oxidizes when exposed to temperature and may also produce substances that are hazardous to health.