FAT/OIL | CHARACTERISTICS | USES | SMOKING POINT |
Almond | Toasted almond flavor | Dressings and cold deserts or on your date as an excellent massage oil! | 221 °C (430 °F) |
Avocado | Buttery rich, nutty flavor. It is free of trans fatty acids and cholesterol-inducing fats. | Dressings and in sauces, Sautés, drizzle over steamed veggies, potatoes | 271 °C (520 °F) |
Butter (with & without salt) | Butter is fantastic. Use in combination with olive oil. | Potatoes, bread, sauces, chips, dips, EGGS, BAKING, RISOTTO, COOKING | 150 °C (302 °F) |
Canola | Neutral in flavor, high smoking point, Canola has a low ratio of saturated to unsaturated fat. | Sautéing, frying, dressings. Good to mix with other oils such as olive oil. | 225 °C (437 °F) |
Corn | Mild in flavor | Light frying, sautéing, dressings. Good for running your bio diesel engine. | 235 °C (455 °F) |
Duck Fat | Some flavor | Light frying, potaties | 190°C (375 °F) |
Grapeseed | Clean mild flavor, a little nutty, yet neutral. | Dressings, stir-fries, sautéing, fondue, frying, margarine | 204 °C (399 °F) |
Hazelnut | Smells like hazelnuts, rich in flavor. | Dressings, cold desserts, baking | 220 °C (430 °F) |
Hemp Oil | Mild hemp flavor | Baked goods | 165 °C (330 °F) |
Lard | Baking, frying | 183–205 °C (361–401 °F) | |
Olive Oil (extra virgin) | Varies in flavor and color from mild to rich from pale yellow to green. | Cooking, salad oils, margarine | 190 °C (374 °F) |
Olive Oil (refined) | Mild/neutral flavor | Sauté, stir frying, deep frying, cooking, salad oils, margarine | 225 °C (437 °F) |
Olive Oil (extra light) | Neutral flavor | Sauté stir frying, frying, deep frying, cooking, salad oils, margarine | 242 °C (468 °F) |
Peanut | This is a neutral oil. | Deep frying, sautéing, stir-frying | 231 °C (448 °F) |
Safflower | Light color, mild flavor high | Sautéing and frying | 242 °C (468 °F |
Sesame Oil (unrefined) | Flavorful | Cooking | 177 °C (351 °F) |
Sesame Oil (semi-refined) | Flavorful | Cooking, deep frying | 232 °C (450 °F) |
Soybean | Mild flavor and light in color. (common vegetable oil) | Sautéing and frying. | 240 °C (464 °F) |
Vegetable Oil | Neutral flavor – Blends of canola, soybean, safflower) | ||
Walnut | Amber color, rich in flavor | Dressings, sauces, baking | 150 °C (320 °F) |