Deep frying

[total_gym1000]

Looking to get some opinions on what you think would be the healthiest oil for deep frying chopped potatoes / kumura?

Would heating change its health aspects?

If you're bulking and need to get the cals in would this be such a bad way to go about things?

[runveerun]

Looking to get some opinions on what you think would be the healthiest oil for deep frying chopped potatoes / kumura?

Would heating change its health aspects?

If you're bulking and need to get the cals in would this be such a bad way to go about things?

Animal lard is probably the best bet, you can get it at a butchers or the stupidmarket. Re: heating changes aspect of it, some vegetable oils aren't good with heat ie:olive oil maybe do a search on google.

[teamfatboy]

Re: heating changes aspect of it, some vegetable oils aren't good with heat ie:olive oil maybe do a search on google.

Flax oil's another one that gets dodgy when heated... but it's so expensive you wouldn't fry in it anyway.

[TITAN90]

Most oils do change when heated..olive oil is really good but not the best for frying as it can not handle high temperatures.

The only other oil i can think of is sunflower oil. It is high in vitamin E and has a lot of essential fatty acids. Also, it can handle those high temperatures needed for frying.

But to be honest youre better of cutting your veges, coating them in a little bit of olive oil and herbs (optional) in a oven tray, then chucking them into the oven till there golden and cooked. Taste great and better than deep frying i think.

[Elite121]

I highly recommend this link http://www.westonaprice.org/know-your-fats.html, my personal preference is to cook with organic coconut oil or organic butter both are far healthier options thank the junk sold in supermarkets...looking into how the vegetable oil giants process their garbage will shock some...to me these are the oils that are responsible for heart disease and other inflammation related issues.... I'm not against omega 6 oils just be sure to get it from a healthier alternative other than vegetable oils.

Just lucky we don"t live in the U.S most of their Canola Oil is genetically modified not something I want going into my body. As for olive oil my preferred option is organic extra virgin cold pressed, good for salads not keen on heating it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T5nhFJPyN0

[TITAN90]

I highly recommend this link http://www.westonaprice.org/know-your-fats.html, my personal preference is to cook with organic coconut oil or organic butter both are far healthier options thank the junk sold in supermarkets...looking into how the vegetable oil giants process their garbage will shock some...to me these are the oils that are responsible for heart disease and other inflammation related issues.... I'm not against omega 6 oils just be sure to get it from a healthier alternative other than vegetable oils.

Just lucky we don"t live in the U.S most of their Canola Oil is genetically modified not something I want going into my body. As for olive oil my preferred option is organic extra virgin cold pressed, good for salads not keen on heating it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T5nhFJPyN0

Wow that video puts a whole new perspective on things :shock: haha..Very informative..thanks for that Elite121

[rose]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_point

The smoke point generally refers to the temperature at which a cooking fat or oil begins to break down to glycerol and free fatty acids. The glycerol is then further broken down to acrolein which is a component of the bluish smoke. It is the presence of the acrolein that causes the smoke to be extremely irritating to the eyes and throat.

The smoke point also marks the beginning of both flavor and nutritional degradation. Therefore, it is a key consideration when selecting a fat for frying, with the smoke point of the specific oil dictating its maximum usable temperature and therefore its possible applications. For instance, since deep frying is a very high temperature process, it requires a fat with a high smoke point.

The following table presents smoke points of various fats...

[weener lad]

My parents use to own and operate many take aways over the years. Being gym bunnies in their younger days they were always looking at the best way to cook that horrid deep fried stuff :pfft: Anyway the best (healthiest, less fat ect) oil for deep frying is Cotton Seed oil. It's not cheap and I think you may only be able to get it wholesale but it's worth it. On a side note it always helps to let whatever you have deep fried sit and drain for a while after cooking.