Olive oil more stable and healthful than seed oils for frying food
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 13:01
in Mathematics & Economics
Frying is one of the world's most popular ways to prepare food -- think fried chicken and french fries. Even candy bars and whole turkeys have joined the list. But before dunking your favorite food in a vat of just any old oil, consider using olive. Scientists report that olive oil withstands the heat of the fryer or pan better than several seed oils to yield more healthful food.