We talked to the experts and dug into the science to get the scoop on oil smoke points and how to make sure you’re choosing the right oils for your dishes. 🫒
"The smoke point is the temperature at which these fatty acids begin to break down under heat, as they are vaporized and react with oxygen in the air." In other words, when the fats in the oils are, well, oxidized.Avocado oil: 480°F to 520°F Extra-virgin olive oil: 350°FSesame oil: 350°F to 410°FIt's worth noting that while this is a general guideline, the type of processing matters, too.
"Unfortunately, there is more harm to heating an oil past its smoke point than the irritating smoke it produces," says Lindsay Wengler, M.S., R.D., CDN, CNSC, registered dietitian atin NYC."Not only can an oil heated beyond its smoke point catch fire, but the molecular breakdown of the oil can create pro-inflammatory free radicals and a carcinogenic compound, acrolein, which may be harmful to your health.
Ferira explains the mechanisms of this problematic aldehyde compound further:"Acrolein is highly reactive and over time can mess with DNA by cross-linking it. It also has the potential to get in the way of
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