Although re-using cooking oil and/or grease is a somewhat common practice, it can pose some serious health hazards. The most common danger when recycling cooking oil is that it becomes rancid or spoiled. In addition to having strange flavors and odors, rancid oil may contain possibly carcinogenic free radicals. These pesky molecules are then absorbed into the fried food and ingested by an unlucky eater.

Antioxidants

Using fresh oil every time you cook is the healthiest option. However, if that is not a viable option and it must be re-used, here are some helpful (and healthful) tips:

Strain it through a few layers of cheesecloth to catch any food particles before storing. Be careful with hot oil, though, because you can easily get burned.

Shake off excess batter from food before frying it.

Use a good thermometer to fry foods at a maximum of 375°F (or 190°C).

Turn off the heat after you are done cooking. Exposing oil to prolonged heat accelerates rancidity.

Don't mix different types of oil.

Store oil in a cool, dark place.

Avoid iron or copper pots or pans for frying oil that is to be reused. These metals also accelerate rancidity.

Here’s another tip on oil safety. Frying foods at or above 375°F can lead to the accumulation of 4-hydroxy-2-trans-nonenal (HNE) in the oil. What’s that, you ask? HNE is a toxic substance that has been associated with an increased risk of stroke, atherosclerosis, elevated levels of LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol), Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and various liver diseases. It only takes one use to create HNE in the oil, and reusing oil at too high of a heat can cause even more HNE to build-up.

How to avoid HNE? When heating oil to very high temperatures, use a thermometer to ensure that you’re not heating the oil above 375°F. This is the ideal temperature for frying. Also, stick to oil low in linoleic acid, such as olive oil and canola oil. Researchers found that HNE is more likely to build up in oils with high levels of linoleic acid. Oils with the highest percentage of linoleic acid are safflower oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, and corn oil, so you may want to stay away from those if you enjoy a deep fryer.

Make person dey use thermometer to fry dodo again?

bayooooooo: Make person dey use thermometer to fry dodo again?

not really,just don't heat ur cooking oil too m̶̲̥̅̊
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bright007: not really,just don't heat ur cooking oil too m̶̲̥̅̊
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I agree with you. You seem to know much about cooking. Are you in anyway into Nutrition and cooking stuff?
My Chocho Chocho will soon come over and I need someone to teach me how to cook a delicious Ogbono soup.


I need to welcome (surprise) her with a local dish.

bayooooooo:

I agree with you. You seem to know much about cooking. Are you in anyway into Nutrition and cooking stuff?
My Chocho Chocho will soon come over and I need someone to teach me how to cook a delicious Ogbono soup.


I need to welcome (surprise) her with a local dish.

Hmmm...*flips my hair*....nooo,âm not into food or nutrition stuff but have å passion for good african delicacies.


ogbono soup?huuuhh...pls cook it well ooo.don't forget not to cover your ogbono soup so dat it doesn't lose it characteristic ''force of cohesion''

bayooooooo: Make person dey use thermometer to fry dodo again?

I don laff fall for here.

Quite educative though