Deep frying oils

eloki · #1 09-21-2009, 10:24 PM

How good is cottonseed oil vs canola oil? Or would a blend be better?

ED BUCHANAN · #2 09-22-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eloki

How good is cottonseed oil vs canola oil? Or would a blend be better?

Canola is genetically engineered, and can stand up to deep frying a little better. Commercially both have silicone added or other anti foaming chemicals added for stability.
I have seen them blended and cant tell from taste. However most times Canola is cheaper.

fryguy · #3 09-22-2009, 10:31 AM

i've been using rice oil, nutral flavor, high smoke point, lasts along time and is fairly cheap.... i really like it!!!

ED BUCHANAN · #4 09-22-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fryguy

i've been using rice oil, nutral flavor, high smoke point, lasts along time and is fairly cheap.... i really like it!!!

I have never used it as none of our purveyors handle it. I do know the smoking point is very high about 480-490F, and it has about 20% saturated fat . The Asian countries have used it for years. I will see if my local Asian Bodega carries it?.