Peanut oil

Bottled peanut oil

Peanut oil is a type of vegetable oil that comes from the fat in peanuts. This oil is known to have a neutral flavour unless the peanuts were roasted first.[1][2][3] It is commonly used in deep frying.[4]

Composition

Peanut oil is 17% saturated fat, 46% monounsaturated fat, and 32% polyunsaturated fat (table).[5][6]

Peanut Oil Media

References

  1. "Peanut Oil - Uses, Health Benefits & Nutrition". The Peanut Institute.
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  3. "USA-Grown Peanut Sources - Peanut Oil". National Peanut Board. Archived from the original on 11 June 2008. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  4. "Deep-Frying With Peanut Oil Vs. Other Oils". LIVESTRONG.COM. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  5. "USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference". Nutrient Data Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2011. Choose peanut oil and then "Oil, peanut, salad or cooking".
  6. "Peanut Oil - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2021-02-12.