<![CDATA[Cooking Oil - what do you use?]]>What cooking oil do you use at home?


Olive oil is definitely healthier, but it isn’t suitable for high temperature cooking such as deep frying. Is canola oil a better choice for such cooking as deep frying?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/33500/cooking-oil-what-do-you-useRSS for NodeTue, 28 Apr 2026 02:06:09 GMTFri, 23 Mar 2012 03:07:28 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:34:29 GMT]]>i think avocado is best for female…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914613https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914613Sat, 15 Jun 2019 08:34:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:13:46 GMT]]>We use sunflower oil

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1901471https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1901471Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:13:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:32:57 GMT]]>Right now I have 3 types of oil at home…olive oil for baking, olive canola oil for cooking and bought sunflower oil the other day for frying (read that smoke point is higher)…hopefully using them correctly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898815https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898815Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:32:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:27:38 GMT]]>olive oil or coconut oil.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898813https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898813Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:27:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:32:44 GMT]]>I think coconut oil is the best, but I use olive oil for now. Cocounut oil can get expensive, even the cheap brands.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1897447https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1897447Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:32:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:32:22 GMT]]>The Science of Cooking Oils: Which Are Really the Healthiest?


https://www.livescience.com/59893-which-cooking-oils-are-healthiest.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1896994https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1896994Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:32:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:41:45 GMT]]>depends what Im cooking i wouldnt use olive oil for pancakes, to saute onions garlic vegetables i use olive oil not extra virgin though to robust, for bread dipping yeah extra virgin with balsamic.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1896468https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1896468Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:41:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:45:48 GMT]]>I use extra-virgin olive oil, it is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and a quality bottle can truly take you on a taste bud adventure. There’s one catch with extra-virgin versus other grades of olive oil: It has a relatively low smoke point (325 to 375 degrees F), which means you may not want to use it for frying or roasting at temperatures above that smoke point.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1893935https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1893935Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:45:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:10:10 GMT]]>I also use rice bran oil for stir fries and also olive oil for western dishes.

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starlight1968sg:
Can we conclude extra virgin olive oil is the best followed by canola oil for cooking?

Ever since I learn of the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil, I have been taking two tablespoonful of extra virgin olive oil every morning before I have my breakfast. Two tablespoonful is almost one day need of anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. However, we must use premium quality extra virgin olive oil because it has the most of polyphenols and oleocanthals - look out for those extra virgin olive oil that give you the peppery (that make you cough when the olive oil is at the back of your throat) and bitter taste.

Many may not like to \"drink\" the \"olive juice\" directly - premium quality extra virgin olive oil will not give you that greasiness feeling, then we could simply pour some onto the rustic bread and we can enjoy its health benefits. Alternatively, we can use it to fry our vegetables. Use it moderately on a daily basis and for a long term, we could feel its benefits.

Most of the canola oil is made from genetic modified rapeseeds. So it depends on how you feel of a genetic modified food, or you may want to steer away.

Like most seed oil, Canola oil is a refined oil that has undergone chemical refining and high heat during the oil extraction process. During this process, some of the oil may be damaged but we can't tell because the oil is also deodorised to remove the smell.

Canola oil has about 28% of polyunsaturated fat, where the ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3 is a 2:1, which is considered a balanced ratio.

Canola oil is also high in monounsaturated fats, which are healthy. These are the fats found in large amounts in olive oil.

The issue lies in the amount of polyunsaturated fats, in particular the Omega-6 which is pro-inflammatory, where we do not need a lot.

Using canola oil to cook/fry on a daily basis would raise our intake of polyunsaturated fats to an unacceptable level, because we are also taking in meat (omega-6) at the same time.

Also keep in mind that during the oil extraction process, much of these “heart healthy” fats have already gone rancid or bad.

If we could afford to use extra virgin olive oil in our daily culinary preparation, that will be great news for our kids and family. Good for their healthier and heartier future.

If not, look out for the organic or expeller-pressed oils in our supermarket -
I notice lately that there is a non genetic modified version (sunflower and canola) sold in our supermarket - look out for the \"non GMO\" verified.

I briefly mentioned about these expeller-pressed oils in http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/2015/05/ ... olive-oil/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1516213https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1516213Sun, 31 May 2015 10:16:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sun, 31 May 2015 09:47:18 GMT]]>onlyoliveoil

Thanks so much for sharing.
I note on the benefits of EVOO.
Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1516197https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1516197Sun, 31 May 2015 09:47:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sun, 31 May 2015 09:31:28 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
starlight1968sg:

Can we conclude extra virgin olive oil is the best followed by canola oil for cooking?


EVOO is more strong-tasting, so may not work with some recipes. It's also more expensive, so if it's going to have the taste covered by other sauces etc, it seems to be a waste. I believe is also have a lower burning point and may not be suitable for some cooking methods.

Extra virgin olive oil is a very heart-healthy oil. It is a major component of the Mediterranean Diet. There are many other health benefits. http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/health/

The fruit intensity of extra virgin oil can be classified into three categories: (1) Robust (intense fruity taste), (2) Medium, and (3) Mild & Delicate.

The first two categories are meant to be used uncooked, i.e. applied or as a finishing touch on dishes like salad, bread, grilled fish and vegetables, pastas, stew, soup - that is, we use the olive oil as a raw material (healthy ingredient) and it is not undergone heating, where its anti-inflammatory property and antioxidants are at its best.

The mild and delicate extra virgin olive oil has a \"light\" taste.

Unlike pure or extra light olive oil, mild and delicate olive oil is an \"extra virgin\" olive oil, where it has the polyphenols and oleocanthals that are the anti-inflammatory and antioxidants we need each day.

Pure or extra light olive oil is a \"refined\" oil, which means it has undergone extremely fine filtration process to reduce the acidity and sensory defects of poor quality virgin olive oil. It has little phytonutrients (anti-inflammatory and antioxidants), and it is flavourless and odourless.

8 tips to choosing and buying premium quality extra virgin olive oil http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/2015/05/ ... olive-oil/

Extra virgin olive oil withstand heat well. Its smoke point is between 190ºC-215ºC. http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/use/ while our normal and ideal cooking temperature is around 180ºC. So extra virgin olive oil is good for daily cooking/frying.

When we are using extra virgin olive oil for cooking/frying, we should consider the pairing of the food we are preparing and the olive oil we use.

For everyday cooking/frying, we should consider mild and delicate extra virgin olive oil to ensure that the taste of olive does not overpower the meal we prepare and we could reap in the most benefits of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidants through consuming it on a daily basis. The best approach is to find a good pairing so that the olive taste is a complement rather than overwhelming.

Using pure or extra light olive oil is fine for frying because it is flavourless and odourless, and the smoke point is higher. However we need to note that the ratio of refined olive oil and (extra) virgin olive oil in both normally is about 90:10. We could still enjoy the monounsaturated fatty acid it offers but not the other phytonutrients.

For health benefits point of view and value-for-money, mild and delicate extra virgin olive oil is a good choice because when we compare the price of both the pure/extra light olive oil and extra virgin olive oil, it does not differ too much, and anyway extra virgin olive oil can withstand the home cooking temperature.

More importantly, we can enjoy the nutrients in extra virgin olive oil, polyphenols, oleocanthal and monounsaturated fatty acid, besides the olive taste.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1516194https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1516194Sun, 31 May 2015 09:31:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 30 May 2015 12:40:20 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
All cooking oil has a smell and can't be odourless, right?

Rice bran really can't smell much, lighter smell compare to my olive
Actually I like knife peanut oil most

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515769https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515769Sat, 30 May 2015 12:40:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 30 May 2015 12:30:45 GMT]]>All cooking oil has a smell and can’t be odourless, right?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515765Sat, 30 May 2015 12:30:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 30 May 2015 12:25:00 GMT]]>Rice bran, no smell , very light.

How’s canola oil, sunflower smell?

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Funz:
janet88:

[quote=\"Funz\"]
So far I use Canola, Sunflower or Rice Bran. Depending on what is on offer.

have not used rice bran before. but will never use soy oil.

Why leh?[/quote]smell of soy oil is unappetising.

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janet88:
Funz:


So far I use Canola, Sunflower or Rice Bran. Depending on what is on offer.

have not used rice bran before. but will never use soy oil.

Why leh?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515594https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515594Sat, 30 May 2015 02:46:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 30 May 2015 02:44:08 GMT]]>

Funz:

So far I use Canola, Sunflower or Rice Bran. Depending on what is on offer.
have not used rice bran before. but will never use soy oil.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515592https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515592Sat, 30 May 2015 02:44:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 30 May 2015 02:39:44 GMT]]>I use EVOO only for salads, pestos, salsas and hummus and as dips for bread with balsamic vinegar. Those that do not require cooking. EVOO has a nutty aroma that can alter the taste of some dishes so not suitable for cooking with.


So far I use Canola, Sunflower or Rice Bran. Depending on what is on offer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515587https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515587Sat, 30 May 2015 02:39:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Sat, 30 May 2015 02:26:46 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
Can we conclude extra virgin olive oil is the best followed by canola oil for cooking?

EVOO is more strong-tasting, so may not work with some recipes. It's also more expensive, so if it's going to have the taste covered by other sauces etc, it seems to be a waste. I believe is also have a lower burning point and may not be suitable for some cooking methods.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515583Sat, 30 May 2015 02:26:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Fri, 29 May 2015 16:28:24 GMT]]>During Miele demo, the chef says to use EVOO for salads. Canola oil is good enough. Once I’m done with current bottle of Knife cooking oil, I’m switching to canola oil.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515485https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515485Fri, 29 May 2015 16:28:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Fri, 29 May 2015 12:37:12 GMT]]>Can we conclude extra virgin olive oil is the best followed by canola oil for cooking?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515412https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515412Fri, 29 May 2015 12:37:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Fri, 29 May 2015 03:39:24 GMT]]>Either sunflower or canola oil.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515095https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1515095Fri, 29 May 2015 03:39:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cooking Oil - what do you use? on Wed, 27 May 2015 02:48:21 GMT]]>

MyPillow:
Any comments on rice bran oil?

Rice Bran Oil is a healthy oil too, and has a higher smoke point. Good for deep frying, i.e. high- temperature cooking/frying. But use it with care. Explanation is below.

It has Vitamin E more than extra virgin olive oil. Both have the antioxidants needed by our body. The health benefits are very much similar to extra virgin olive oil.

However, Rice Bran Oil has high polyunsaturated fatty acid, about 35% versus the polyunsaturated fatty acid in extra virgin olive oil which is only about 11%.

Polyunsaturated fat consists of omega-3 and omega-6. Too much of omega-6 is not good to our health - it is pro-inflammatory, especially if we are taking meat at the same time, this will increase the omega-6 in our body and hence causing problems. Whereas omega-3 is anti-inflammatory.

The best ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 is 1:1 but 1:5 or in between is considered good or balanced, and in US, it is 1:10 according to studies.

The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in Rice Bran Oil is 1:35 because it virtually does not have omega-3 in it. Whereas the ratio for extra virgin olive oil is about 1:10.

Moreover, Rice Bran Oil is not cold extracted being a seed oil. Hence, chemical refining and high heat are involved in the extraction process where good nutrients are likely lost. Being a seed oil, we also have to be careful that it is not a genetic modified seed, like canola oil. For reading http://draxe.com/canola-oil-gm/

I think it is important for us to treat each cooking oil as a tool just like we would when we are using technology to improve our productivity - each one has its advantage and disadvantage.

I will advocate using different cooking oils for different purposes. My suggestion is to use extra virgin olive oil to fry vegetables, eggs or other meals that required low to medium temperature frying so that we could reap the benefits of both ingredients used in preparing the meals.

And use other cooking oils for high temperature frying - anyway we should try to avoid deep- frying food as generally it may not be good to our health though deep frying may give out good taste.

Extra virgin olive oil has one advantage that other cooking oils do not normally enjoy, besides its health-enhancing and heart healthy benefits, and that is, it has aroma and flavour that could enhance our meals.

For reading about Rice Bran Oil, here is one article you may refer to http://preventdisease.com/news/13/02111 ... ages.shtml

To read more about extra virgin olive oil, you can refer to http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/health

Extra virgin olive oil and its use http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/use/

To buy World's Best Premium Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Singapore at an affordable price http://buyoliveoil.vas.com.sg

If you are interested to find out why it offers affordable price for World's Best Premium Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you can read the story at http://onlyoliveoil.vas.com.sg/vas-sav

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