Oils for Deep Frying
Hi there... I am so confused and utterly blind from reading labels!!
My husband and I try to take the organic option wherever possible
in all our food choices. Naturally we come off the rails
occassionally and fancy an organic beef steak and a modest portion
of organic chips.
I am now getting very bogged down with my choice of oils for
cooking with (especially deep frying and roasting - as in roast
potatoes)
I understand that organic produce cannot contain trans or
hydrogenated fats by law (thanks to your fabulous website) but
what is the safest oil for deep frying? I am lead to believe that
some oils are dangerous at high temperatures and start releasing
all sorts of undesirable chemicals too.
Please can you help?
Best regards
Jane MacDonell
Hi Jane,
You need to choose a high oleic organic vegetable oil for deep frying. This means that the oil has a higher smoking point than a low oleic oil. High oleic oils are labeled as "high heat", and that's the best way of choosing them.
I'm unable to suggest a particular plant oil to you, as they vary from variety to variety. For example, you can find high oleic sunflower oil, but you can also find medium heat sunflower oils.
Happy frying!
Ysanne
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