Oil
Types of Oil
- Vegetable oil
- Canola oil
- Corn oil
- Palm oil
- Coconut oil
- Avocado oil
- Sesame oil
- Peanut oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Sunflower Oil
Product Description
Oil is usually made from seeds, fruits, or vegetables. Different processes are used to extract different oils from olives, corn kernels, coconut meat, sunflower seeds, or whatever it may be. Some of these processes, such as cold-pressing, are considered healthier than the process of hexane extraction.
However, sometimes people also prefer a lack of processing, and seek out unrefined oils. Then there’s the whole “extra-virgin olive oil” term to wrap your head around. Let’s get started on our journey of understanding cooking oil. Here are 14 types of cooking oil and how to use them.