How
to choose a seed oil How to choose a good seed oil, what does it contain and how to store it properly? Seed oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is a good source of vitamins, especially peanut oil, which rich in vitamin E is a great ally of the cardiovascular system; Corn oil is helpful in lowering the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, and sunflower oil helps reduce triglyceride levels.
How to store it: does seed oil have an expiration date?
Depending on the type of seed, oils are also more or less likely to go rancid: transparent bottles help with this process because they do not protect against the oxidizing effects of light. For these reasons, it is recommended to pour the seed oil into dark bottles, always close the caps carefully and store them away from light and heat sources. Despite their good initial nutritional properties, it is important to note that seed oils, in the refining process, lose a significant part of their nutrients, so it is better to choose varieties of oil obtained by mechanical extraction, « virgin », and even better if it is cold extracted.
Does seed oil have an expiration date? In general, oils last 12 to 18 months: after this period, they inevitably start to go rancid. By taking the above precautions, you can extend its shelf life to 18-20 months, but you’ll see that the flavor (and nutritional properties) will gradually fade. Consuming rancid seed oil is not dangerous: it will not cause major problems, but it will certainly cause some small digestive problems; If the seed oil goes rancid, you can reuse it as a nail and hair tonic. If you’ve used it before and want to dispose of it, be sure to take it to the nearest recycling point.
Hook on the nut? It’s better not to throw it away: We
used to think that little tab that we tear off the bottle cap with seed oil is useless and in fact, we throw it away the first time we use it. What if we told you that this little tab has a specific use? Seed oil bottles have a triangular opening sealed by a cap that is torn off with a ring: this tab can help us measure the oil, avoiding waste and frying that is a little too heavy. How to do it? Open the bottle, tear the tab, and put it back into the hole by twisting the plastic ring inside the bottle and applying light pressure. In this way, we will create a space through which the oil will flow in a stream, slowly, with an easily adjustable flow.
