1. What is oils and fats?
All dietary fats consist of three basic types of fatty acid
- saturated
- polyunsaturated
- monounsaturated
Saturated fat raises blood cholesterol levels.
Polyunsaturated fats are known for their ability to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Monounsaturated fats may indirectly lower blood cholesterol by being a replacement for the more saturated fat in the diet.
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What functions do fats perform?
a Provide essential fatty acids which the body cannot produce.
b Act as insulators to maintain body temperature.
c Improve the palatability of food, such as taste, texture and mouthfeel.
d Provide an important source of concentrated food energy.
e Carry fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K help to protect vital organs.
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3. What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a soft, white, odourless, fat-like substance present in all parts of the body. It is used to build cell membranes and brain and nerve tissues. Cholesterol also helps the body make steroid hormones and bile acids.
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Is Cholesterol bad?
High levels of total blood cholesterol are a major risk factor in the development of heart disease. Over time, excess cholesterol in the blood can build up on the walls of arteries forming plaque. Plaque, in turn can eventually block arteries and rob the surrounding tissue of the oxygen and nutrients it need to stay healthy. When this happens in the blood vessels leading to the heart, a heart attack can occur. By lowering blood cholesterol levels, you can slow down the formation of plaque and reduce the risk of heart disease .
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Where does cholesterol come from?
There are two sources: 1) Cholesterol is produced naturally by the liver in our body from food that we consume which contains cholesterol such as eggs, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, butter and lard
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What is the cholesterol content of vegetable oils and fats?
Vegetable oils and fats have negligible level of cholesterol. They are termed as cholesterol free under the FDA food label. Cholesterol is usually found in animal fats.
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What is Omega-3?
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid found in vegetable oils such as Soybean and Canola oil. The requirement in humans can be as high as 0.5% of total calorie intake. Omega-3 fatty acids can protect against atherosclerotic disease, lower serum triacylglycerols and blood pressure, inhibit blood clotting due to excessive fats deposits, lower incidences of diabetes and rheumatism.
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Which Oil contains the highest saturated fatty acids?
Coconut oil.
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9. Which are the oils that are high in monounsaturated fatty acids?
Peanut oil, Olive oil and Canola oil.
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10. Which are the oils that have high omega-3?
Sunflowerseed oil, Corn oil, Soybean oil and Canola oil
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11. Which are the oils that are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Soybean, Sunflower, Corn Oil etc.
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12. Which oil contains highest Vitamin E content?
Sunflowerseed oil.
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13. What is Palm oil?
Palm oil is oil extracted from mesocarp of the fruits of Elaeis guineensis. Palm oil has an iodine value of 50-55 and saponification value of 190-209 mg KOH/g. Refined Palm oil is edible and can be used for shortening, ghee and margarine production. It is also suitable for deep frying purposes.
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14. What is Essential Fatty Acids?
Palm oil is oil extracted from mesocarp of the fruits of Elaeis guineensis. Palm oil has an iodine value of 50-55 and saponification value of 190-209 mg KOH/g. Refined Palm oil is edible and can be used for shortening, ghee and margarine production. It is also suitable for deep frying purposes.
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15. What is Butter ghee?
Butter ghee is manufactured from fresh cream. It provides high nutritional value and enhances the palatability of dairy products.
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