What is a neutral oil?

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Picholine · Answer

Thanks

Susan W. · Answer

Any of the oils you mentioned are fine. Is the avocado oil from Costco in the green bottle? I think it has the smoke point right on the bottle.

Picholine · Answer

Thanks again and one last question: of the non seed oils which is better to use for frying , guess as to heating smoking point!

Picholine · Answer

Thank you

Susan W. · Answer

If the coconut oil is refined (sounds like it is) then absolutely. Avocado oil is my favorite. No clue why I didn't mention it. In fact, I avoid all seed/vegetable oils.

Picholine · Answer

Thank You! What about oderless coconut oil? I also have a combo of avocado and coconut oil.

creamtea · Answer

adding to Susan W's list, safflower, sunflower, avocado oils.  They have very mild flavors and aromas as opposed to, say, olive oil.

Susan W. · Answer

It's a neutral tasting oil. Grapeseed is one. Canola is another. Neutral oils are highly refined and have high smoke points.

What is a neutral oil?

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