Oil Options for Deep-Fat Frying
Taste, texture, and stability — and now the presence of trans fatty acids — influence foodservice operators’ choice of frying oils.
To say that fats are harmful to health is an oversimplification. Fats provide calories and energy, as well as the essential fatty acids that we must obtain from food because our bodies don’t produce them. In fact, national guidelines recognize the role of fat in our bodies by recommending a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol yet moderate in total fat. Simply put, there’s more to healthy eating than just cutting out fats.
While fats are essential to growth, healthy skin, and nutrien…
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