What is the smoke point of popular types of oils: choosing vegetable fat correctly

If you care about the quality of your food, you probably choose the most suitable type of vegetable fat for heat treatment.

Some people believe that there is nothing else to choose except olive oil.

However, this expensive and advertised oil is not the only one that can be used for safe frying, notes chef Yulia Arkhipova , an expert on culinary issues for the online publication BelNovosti.

What You Need to Know About the Smoke Point of Popular Vegetable Oils

Avocado oil

The record figure probably belongs to avocado oil. The refined product has a temperature of as much as 270 degrees. But even healthy unrefined oil will surprise anyone with its indicators: its smoke point is 200 degrees, so you can even fry on it.

The disadvantages include objective factors: incredibly high cost and absence in many stores, since the product is rare and not in great demand.

Sunflower oil

Do not underestimate sunflower oil: it has quite good indicators. The smoke point of the refined product is about 227 degrees. Therefore, it is perfect for heat treatment.

But in unrefined form, the indicators slightly exceed 100 degrees, so the product cannot be used for frying or stewing.

Olive

There are several types of this oil, each with its own characteristics. The smoke point of classic refined oil is 242 degrees. Pomace is only a few degrees behind: its readings are 238 degrees.

If you have just virgin olive oil, you can use it for gentle stewing: its smoke point is just over 200 degrees.

But the most useful extra virgin is not suitable for heat treatment at all: its indicators are only 160 degrees.

Rapeseed oil

Don't forget about the classic Slavic cuisine option - rapeseed oil. It is very high quality, inexpensive and safe.

Its smoking point is 230 degrees, so it can be safely used for heat treatment.

Coconut oil

The smoke point of this product in refined form is 203 degrees, so it can be used for frying. In unrefined form, the figures are lower - only 170 degrees.

Previously, we talked about the facts you need to know about frying in a pan .