Does anyone know the best oil to use in a deep fryer?

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Permalink Reply by arricka on February 17, 2008 at 10:29am

Hi TBear you should try grapeseed oil you can get it in the cooking section of you natural food store

Permalink Reply by TBear on February 17, 2008 at 11:31am

Thank you guys for all of your suggestions.

Permalink Reply by Sarah on February 18, 2008 at 3:14pm

Thanks for the article, Linda, that is a good one! Very informative!

Permalink Reply by Eve Zhu on February 18, 2008 at 5:28pm

Hi,

I'd really like to give you some good advice on this, but the only thing I can say is that for good health, you
shouln't be frying at all. Frying oil changes the components of the oil, making it quite carcinogenic.

As alternatives, you could: use a Chinese wok (which mainly steams when the lid is on), a steamer or my
favorite option: raw (unless it's meat or fish!).

Good luck.

Regads,

Eve

Permalink Reply by Marilyn on February 18, 2008 at 10:44pm

The only oils that are SAFE when heated above 118degrees are the tropical oils ... all others breakdown into carcinogens and become totally denatured.

Permalink Reply by TBear on February 19, 2008 at 5:23am

Frying is not something I do often. Maybe once every 2-3 weeks if that. So guys don't worry. I haven't fallen off the wagon. :o)

Permalink Reply by Lisa on November 19, 2008 at 10:46am

I havent used a deep fryer in a couple of years. When I did, I found that Canola oil worked the best and is healthier than corn oil, etc. Just my experience.

Permalink Reply by Marilyn on November 19, 2008 at 7:45pm

Canola heated above 118degrees becomes rancid and is carcenogenic.

Permalink Reply by Ezmee on November 19, 2008 at 10:15pm

Dr. mercola said coconut oil is best for deep frying...

Permalink Reply by Lisa on November 21, 2008 at 5:11pm

Ive had no problem with it. And I am most certainly not at any risk for high cholesterol or heart disease. I guess I must be doing something right. I dont know when the last time was that I used a deep fryer , or even fried anything. Years maybe. I guess thats a good thing too.

Permalink Reply by Jessica on November 20, 2008 at 11:00am

I just pulled a tub of Spectrum Organic All Vegetable Shortening out of the pantry (the ingredients are mechanically pressed organic palm oil). It says it's rated for high heat up to 450 F.

I'm sure someone will inform us that even organic palm oil is toxic in some way...lol.

Permalink Reply by Marilyn on November 20, 2008 at 6:56pm

All the tropical oils with their medium chain fatty acids seems to have alot of the same properties.

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