Cooking Oil Glossary

[andiesenji]

I subscribe to The Nibble and get periodic emails of "Great Food Finds"

I clicked on a link in the email and while wandering around the site came across this:
Cooking Oil Glossary
which I think might be helpful for most members on this site because they give a fairly comprehensive description of the various oils
(there are several pages so look for the link at the bottom of the text on each page)  the source, how they are made and also how they are used and in some cases the foods with which they are used.

I have a fairly large collection of various culinary oils for cooking/salads &etc., but not everyone knows about some of these oils and their advantages/disadvantages.   

In any event, I hope this is helpful.

[Cuilidh]

Thanks for that link, Andie.  It looks to be a really comprehensive list and it will take me ages to work my way through it, but it will be a very helpful resource to refer back to on a regular basis.  In the past, when I grew up at least, there really was no choice of oil, but now there are so many available it is good to know their properties and what they are good (or bad!) for!

[obbie]

Thanks, that"s help full.

I buy almond oil by 20 litres, but not for cooking, I use it for massaging.

Robyn

[Frozzie]

thanks andie...interesting read 

[johnro]

So informative - thanks a bunch Andie!   

[achookwoman]

Andi,  thanks for the link.  very interesting.   I've joined up.