Unrefined oil or refined

Almost certainly the modern hostess will rather give preference to vegetable oil, rather than its creamy analogue or animal fats. As you know, demand creates supply. In accordance with this rule, store shelves simply "burst" from all kinds of vegetable oils, which are divided into two main categories: unrefined oil and refined.

If desired, these groups can also be divided into several subspecies: unrefined coconut oil, sunflower, olive and other varieties. But that's not the point. Now we are trying to understand the issue of choosing between purified and unrefined products.

Not so long ago, no one was puzzled over such a problem, because the absolute majority gave preference to the first option - refined oil. It was believed that unrefined oil is a crude product that does not smell very tasty. However, some people liked this scent, which caused their own choice.

But recently, in connection with the emerging fashion for a healthy diet, many began to think about the advisability of using uncleaned products. After all, unrefined oil has a lot of useful substances.

So, is this option to be used everywhere and everywhere? Rather no, rather than yes. After all, purified oil has some useful substances. In addition, there is another reason why, in some cases, the crude product is completely unsuitable for use.

For example, unrefined oil is absolutely unsuitable for frying. Not only that in this case an unpleasant smell is released, so even when heated, this kind of oil is saturated with carcinogens. Surely everyone knows that this is not the most useful substance for our body. Also, when frying, foam can form, which does not have the best effect on the taste of food.

Refined oil can save us from all of the above problems. Yes, it also releases harmful substances when heated, but this only occurs at a temperature of 200 degrees, not suggesting cooking on an open fire.

But even purified products have their drawbacks. Everyone knows the fact that a natural product can not be stored for very long. A refined oil - can. This means that it contains a certain proportion of preservatives, whatever the manufacturers claim.

Therefore, when preparing salads, it is much more preferable to use unrefined oil. It has enough vitamins and a minimum amount of harmful substances (because in this case it does not heat up).

In general, it will be best to use unrefined olive oil. It is considered more useful than any of the types of sunflower oils.

It is worth noting another important point. Choosing unrefined oil, you need to pay attention to what was produced by cold pressing (temperature to 45 degrees). Keep it only in a glass container and in a cool dark place.