Plant Oils Flashcards
1
Q
Where do plant oils come from?
A
Seeds
Nuts
Vegetables
Fruits
2
Q
What are the ways to extract oil?
A
Crush then
pressing or distillery
3
Q
Give an advantage and disadvantage of extract oils through pressing?
A
A: Higher quality oil
D: Has to be purified after
4
Q
Give an advantage and disadvantage of extract oils through distillery?
A
A: Big batches
D: Heat can impair flavour
5
Q
Why are oils used in cooking?
A
Oils are a could source of energy
6
Q
What other than cooking can oils be used for?
A
Can be made into fuels
7
Q
What can be a problem when cooking with oil?
A
Too much oil leads to obesity
8
Q
Why do people cook with oil rather than water?
A
Oil gets hotter than water
Cooks faster
Gives a different taste/texture
