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saraeharris

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When would you choose to use a flavored oil instead of vegetable oil?

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What is the difference between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils?



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Answer to Question 1

When you want the flavor of the oil transferred to the food. Flavored oils are not often used for frying because they transfer their flavor to the fried food.

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Presence of double bonds. Monounsaturated oils have a single double bond, whereas polyunsaturated oils have multiple double bonds. Due to unsaturation, both have the potential for rancidity.



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