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Choose Cooking Oil
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Step 1:
Learn the basic oil qualities
Sometimes you can replace one oil with another and there's nary a difference in taste or texture. There are those other times, however, when an oil substitution makes for an unpleasant culinary surprise. Identifying the fundamentals will assist in making optimum choices or smart substitutions. Knowing these basics will help you select the right oil for the job:
the technical classification of the oil (degree of saturation).
smoke point, meaning the temperature at which an oil or fat burns.
the processing used from harvest to packaging.
the source of the oil (plant, seed or nut).
Some folks rely only on the source of the oil to make the choice, but that's only part of the story. When you combine knowledge of the oil source with the other basics, you'll know whether the oil
is strong or mild in flavor.
can be used in high-heat cooking, such as deep frying.
is appropriate for different types of cooking, baking and seasoning.
needs special handling.
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