He oil It is one of the fundamental elements of the shopping basket of any country with a Mediterranean diet. One of them is Spain. Going to the supermarket you can find all kinds of oils and brands.
one of … The big dilemma is whether it is better to cook with olive or sunflower oil and, more specifically, which one is best for frying.
Traditionally, it was used in many houses the sunflower to fry. They both have properties. For example, olive oil, rich in polyphenols, antioxidants and healthy fats, prevents cardiovascular disease, is good for brain health or helps the immune system. In the case of sunflower oil, it may also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Boticaria García answers whether it is better to fry with olive or sunflower oil
In this sense, the popularizer Boticaria García answered this question. “It is true that by heating the two oils to high temperatures its molecules are oxidizedproducing peroxides, aldehydes and ketones,” explains the pharmacist and nutritionist.
This gives rise to compounds “potentially toxic to cells”but there are small differences. As García points out, “the monounsaturated fats present olive oil is more stable and they are more resistant to high temperatures.
He points out that “the polyunsaturated fats contained in sunflower oil” are more easily oxidized. Boticaria García explains that ““If you can afford it, it’s healthier.”.
In this sense, although olive oil prices are high, especially in recent years, the government has removed VAT on this product for the next three months.