The vegetable oils they are well known in the world of gastronomy. Yes, oils in the plural, since the olive oil Extra virgin is not the only one used in the kitchen. There are many more that also stand out for their great nutritional virtues. Surely, you already know coconut oil, but ... Have you ever heard of the linseed or peanut oil? They are also part of the wide range of oils of vegetable origin. If you are one of those who like to innovate in your dishes stay reading this article.
What is an oil of vegetable origin?
To enter into matter a vegetable oil is a triglyceride drawn from a plant, either from fruit or the seeds. As simple as that. With vegetable oil we refer mainly to those that are in a liquid state at room temperature. However, in a broad sense, we also talk about the rest without taking into account the state of matter at a given temperature. However, we are interested in talking about those that we can use in our kitchen. For frying, for texturing, for seasoning, etc.
Linseed oil
Flaxseed oil is extracted from the Linum plant very common (flax), common in our country and striking for its precious blue flowers. We are facing a superfood rich in fatty acids which are part of the Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9. Thus, it has a remarkable amount, between a 53 and 57% alpha-linolenic acid. Its polyunsaturated fatty acids provide us with phytochemicals as lignans, which provide our body with great antioxidant functions against free radicals.
Therefore, flaxseed oil helps us prevent cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, immunity and neurological disorders. Flax oil also contributes to the weightloss, to improve the health of our skin and hair, is ideal for athletes (reduces recovery times, increases calcium absorption), etc. I don't know about you, but we are looking forward to incorporating it into our diet. Like any oil, we can consume it in liquid format or in capsules or pearls. Without a doubt, we choose The first option.
Flax fibers are obtained from the stems of this delicate plant, and linseed oil from its seeds.
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First of all, we must consume flax oil as is, that is, in raw. The main reason is that it is not an oil with a high flash point and therefore, would rust going stale. We can use it as a base to dress our salads, in rice or pasta recipes and even to make smoothies. In the following video we leave you a fantastic recipe with flax oil: sardine coca, very complete source of Omega 3.
Peanut oil
Have you ever heard of peanut oil? No right? Don't worry, the truth is that it is not very common in our country. However, in Asia is a classic, especially to prepare the wok how much we love Asian food lovers. Unlike flaxseed oil, avocado oil can be used for frying at high temperatures. And, in addition, it usually has a neutral or very subtle flavor, which makes it a very versatile ingredient. Although it depends on the production process, it can have a more or less marked taste of peanut.
In addition to using it for frying, it is very common for the preparation of sauces or mayonnaise. Regarding its nutritional properties, it stands out for its high energy value. It is true that it has a high level of fat, so we must consume it in moderation. Even so, this oil also has antioxidant power, since it contains Vitamin E.
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In addition to linseed or peanut oil, we find a wide range of oils of vegetable origin that we can use in our recipes. The corn oil, which presents an affordable price is ideal for salads. The sunflower oil, the most used in our country with considerable amounts of vitamin E and linoleic acid. And the famous gold oil, el Argan oil, used in the kitchen Berber. Or the walnut oil with excellent nutritional properties limited to exceptional uses for its price. And you What is your favorite oil? Leave us your favorite recipes in the comments.
