Exploring Some Healthiest Cooking Oils and Their Medically Proven Properties

admin Admin / 29, April'2022

Cooking oil is one of the most important ingredients of all the food items that you consume at home or outside. It is used in everything right from the main courses to salads. Cooking oils play a crucial role in your diet because it has a direct connection with your health. Even a little bit of compromise with cooking oil can result in fatal consequences. Various lifestyle or chronic diseases like type-2 diabetes and heart-related ailments are attributed to cooking oils to a large extent.

It is quite unfortunate that despite a catastrophic scenario in the country concerning heart attacks, people are not taking cooking oil seriously as much as they should. This blog sheds light on some of the most important factors while you choose your cooking oil and also provides a list of top and healthy oils processed in a sophisticated facility equipped with a high-quality candle filter.

Before we go deeper into the topic, let’s take a look at the major types of oils and their essential properties:

Types of oils

All natural fats contain 3 types of fatty acids in different ratios that include saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats.

1. Saturated fats

Saturated fats are types of fats that remain solid at room temperature. These fats have an incredible ability to resist oxidation and therefore can withstand higher temperatures.

2. Polyunsaturated fats

Polyunsaturated fats remain liquid at room temperature and are generally not considered to be good for serving cooking purposes. They don’t have any ability to resist oxidation. Sunflower oil and safflower are the finest examples of the same when not labeled for high heat.

3. Monounsaturated fats

Monounsaturated fats also remain liquid at room temperature and are often considered to be better than polyunsaturated fats. Such fats are found profusely in canola oil, nuts, and olives.

Now let’s take a look at some of the best cooking oils:

Olive Oil

Olive oil tops the chart when it comes to buying the best cooking oil. Around the globe, people suffering from heart problems always prefer olive oil processed in a sophisticated oil milling facility equipped with a candle filter and other advanced machinery. Olive oil not only helps maintain good cholesterol but also improves brain functions. The primary reason is that olive oil is extremely rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

There are many varieties of olive oil and all of them serve different purposes. When it comes to extra virgin oil, it is considered to be best for therapeutic applications. This form of olive oil is used for both internal and external applications. Extra virgin olive oil is a part and parcel of the liver cleaning process, and as for external applications, it is used as a lotion as well as a healing cream. Cooking is generally not preferred in extra virgin olive oil.

Extra virgin olive oil belongs to the highest grade as it comes directly from the fruit without any saturation. This is the reason it offers a very pungent smell. On the other hand, standard olive oil is great for serving all general cooking purposes. This form of olive oil is treated in an acid oil plant equipped with allied filtration solutions such as a candle filter.

Rice bran oil

Although all fats that come from plant sources contain no cholesterol, rice bran oil tops the list because it contains a wide range of other nutrients. Processed in an ultramodern oil milling facility equipped with a candle filter, rice bran oil is an unmatched source of vitamin E and unsaturated fats. This oil is considered to be a great remedy for controlling blood sugar levels as it improves the efficiency of insulin in the body. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that develops when human cells develop insulin resistance.

Rice bran oil contains some amazing properties that reduce insulin resistance, and as a result, the level of blood sugar gets down in the body. These days, doctors around the globe are suggesting rice bran oil to all those who are diabetic. As for general purposes, rice bran oil is also good for frying as well as cooking purposes. This oil has a mild earthy flavour and can be used in dressing, oatmeal, and soups.

Flaxseed oil

Processed in an ultramodern facility backed by premium quality candle filters, flaxseed oil has become extremely popular over the past 5-10 years. Various scientific studies have proved that flaxseed oil has amazing healing properties. This oil is extracted from flaxseeds through a cold-pressed oil milling method and further processed in an acid oil plant of the linseed oil refinery. It is popularly known as flax oil or linseed oil. Essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium are found in this oil in sufficient amounts. This miraculous oil can be used both externally and internally.

Flaxseed oil in terms of taste and smell offers a nutty aroma and crispy taste. One of the most prominent properties of flaxseed oil is that it aids in menopause symptoms and enhances the quality as well as the expectancy of life. It has proven to be a panacea for gut health and acts as a natural laxative providing effective relief in problems such as chronic constipation and weak digestion. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil is recommended for those who are suffering from disturbed lipid profiles. Omega-3 fatty acids help other organs of the body in proper functioning.

Concluding Remarks

Mectech has been a trailblazer in the Oil & Fats sector in India since its inception in the year 1978. The company manufactures and supplies customized, highly energy-efficient, innovative, Turnkey Projects, plants, and equipment for oil extraction, pretreatment, refining, and modification.

Some of the major solutions provided by the company include Mecklear Gravity Filter, Vertical Pressure Leaf Filter, Horizontal Pressure Leaf Filter, Shining Filter, Candle Filter, Pulse Jet Candle Filter, Self-cleaning Disk Filter, Automatic Brush Filter Strainer, and Palm Olein to Super Olein. As for facilities for the refining processes, the company offers Vegetable Oil Refining Plant, Linseed Oil Refinery, Continuous Bleaching, Continuous Deodorization, Physical Refinery, Chemical Refinery, Winterization/dewaxing Plant, and Fractionation Plant.

  • ENGINEERING

    We provide best in class engineering services for your plant

  • TECHNOLOGY

    We provide best in class engineering services for your plant

  • SERVICES

    From the design stage to operation of your plant and beyond, we are there

  • INNOVATION

    Constantly innovate to meet the changing industrial requirement of the customer with the changing market dynamics