Why are oil selection and filtration important?
There are several important facets to consider when choosing your oil:
- Cost: Oil is costly. Make sure you factor in the your oil purchases when calcutaing your fryers operational costs.
- Flavor: Different oils have distinctly different flavors which can significantly impact the taste of your food.
- Smoking point: Oil tends to smoke and burn at high heat. Be sure to choose an oil that suits your frying needs.
- Health Effects: Consumer awareness is at an all-time high. Consider benefical
unsaturated fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) as opposed to saturated and trans fats.
| Oil | Smoking Point | Flavor | Health/Nutrition |
| Canola | High – 400F | Mild flavor | Lowest in saturated fat of all oils –
helps lower cholesterol levels |
| Corn | High – 450F | Light taste – can be used in
place of olive oil | Believed to reduce bad cholesterol in
the arteries |
| Grape Seed | High – 400F | Light taste – can be used in
place of olive oil | Believed to reduce bad cholesterol in
the arteries |
| Nextra | High – 450F | Tallow, meaty flavor;
generally a flavor enhancer | No cholesterol and no trans fat;
decreases LDL |
| Peanut | High – about 450F | Can add a rich, nutty taste,
but does not absorb or
transfer flavors | Contains reversatrol, which is
associated with reduced cardiovascular
risk and reduced cancer risk; however,
it can cause allergic reactions |
| Safflower | High – 450F | Bland, flavorless | High in polyunsaturated fats – helps
reduce total cholesterol and LDL |
| Sunflower | High – 450F | Generally bland | High in polyunsaturated fats – helps
reduce total cholesterol and LDL |
| Vegetable | High – 450F | Generally mild flavor | Soy oil is high in polyunsaturated fats
– helps reduce total cholesterol and
LDL; partially hydrogenated vegetable
oils (PHVO) contain trans fats, which
may increase risk of heart disease |
Whatever style fryer you buy, consider adding a filter to ensure the best
food flavor and get the most life out of your oil. Specially woven filter to
allow the free flow of oil while containing the food particles, sediment and
other contaminants drawn by the filter powder
Filtration Benefits: - Ensure consistent food flavor
- Reduce particles that stick to food
- Maximize oil longevity
- Reduces oil costs
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