Recently, a wide variety of oils have appeared on sale: olive, walnut, sesame, pumpkin seeds, and so on almost indefinitely! Whom and where to “pour in” is a big question. Which oils are suitable for homemade preparations, and which ones for homemade cosmetics? So let's try to figure out who is in a saucepan, who is in a frying pan, and who is left to massage your beloved body
Let's start with sunflower... For culinary delights, it is quite suitable, but for cosmetics it is difficult - it is too poorly absorbed by the skin. But as a food, it serves as a source of vitamin E, carotene, but contains only saturated fatty acids.
Olive oil very different. The most valued product obtained by cold pressing - when heated, polyunsaturated fatty acids are destroyed, which have a wonderful antioxidant effect, have a beneficial effect on the skin, and reduce cholesterol. Moreover, it is rich in trace elements. The color of the oil can be from olive green to light yellow, it all depends on the country of origin and technology. The aroma, which can be from slightly noticeable to very strong, also depends on this. In cooking, it is better to use unrefined oil without heat treatment - this will allow you to keep everything useful in it. It goes well with vegetables and herbs. It is very tasty to dip garlic bread in a saucer poured in butter. It is used to make sauces such as pesto. Refined oil can be used for frying. It goes well with seafood and Mediterranean vegetables such as fennel.
Linseed oil has been used in Russia for a long time. It is extremely useful in old age. But, unfortunately, it oxidizes very quickly. Therefore, during production, special antioxidants can be added to it. It is well suited for salads, especially from such "our vegetables" as turnip and radish. You can also season cabbage salad.
In recent years, Europe has been going crazy with pumpkin seed oil... And there is something! Since ancient times, this oil has given Balkan men strength and longevity. The color of the “right” oil can range from green to black-brown, with a strong pumpkin aroma. As well as the previous one, it contains mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids and, accordingly, also does not like storage with an open cork and in the light. Accordingly, it is added to cold dishes, and hot ones are flavored after cooking. However, it has one feature - it strongly colors the dishes, so this somewhat limits its use, and it is added to pumpkin soups, mushroom dishes, bean salad. But as a remedy, it can be taken 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach. Bowel function improves, well-being improves and strength is added.
Peanut butter very common in Asia, but almost never used in our country. Accordingly, it is better to remember it when cooking Asian dishes - bamboo shoots, tofu, soy sauce, fish. The main thing to remember is that these dishes are cooked in a special round-bottomed frying pan - a wok, where the food is fried for a very short time and at a relatively low temperature. This preserves both the nutty flavor and the monounsaturated fatty acids. But you should not expect powerful antioxidant properties from it, and it will not relieve cholesterol.
Rapeseed oil has a pleasant floral taste. Refined oil is colorless and odorless. It contains many monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A is present. It can be used for frying and baking. But unrefined oil is a wonderful dressing for cold dishes and a basis for sauces. It is ideal for marinades, fish, game - meat with a rich taste.
Now let's turn to more exotic oils. In recent years, a domestic milk thistle oil... Unrefined, it is yellow with a mild fruity flavor. In addition, it is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which is good for a sclerotic person, but, accordingly, frying and cooking are contraindicated for him. Therefore, it is optimal to use it as a salad oil, and hot dishes are seasoned after heat treatment. In salads, milk thistle oil is harmoniously combined with herbs (basil, parsley, dill, celery, caraway seeds, etc.).
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Sesame oil or as we also call it sesame - colorless or sun-yellow with an intense odor. Contains a large amount of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants. Withstands only short and not too "hot" heat treatment. Ideal for Asian dishes, goes well with cutlets, chicken, salads.
Also available for sale walnut oil... This is a wonderful medicinal product. Its antioxidant and anti-sclerotic properties are unmatched. In addition, it, like grape seed, almond, wheat germ oils, is a wonderful cosmetic and base oil for aromatherapy. But that's a completely different story.
The main thing to remember is that in order for the oils to retain their healing properties longer, it is better to store them in the dark, in a tightly sealed container and in a cool place.
