Fresh or fake? Know your oils.
Everything is overcomplicated. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be.
Cooking oils were never a “health food,” and we’re not claiming they are. But living better isn’t about omitting entire food groups or blacklisting certain ingredients – it’s simply about making better choices and healthier swaps when possible.
Cold-pressed oils are still primarily fats, and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. But, unlike refined oils, they retain the aroma and nutrient value of their source ingredients.
Here’s how you can tell whether your cold-pressed oil is fresh, pure and minimally refined.
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Taste Test: Fresh cold-pressed oils have a robust, natural and pleasant flavor of the nut or seed. Spoiled oils taste bitter or sharp, and overly processed oils may lack any kind of flavor at all.
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Aroma: Should smell pleasant and strongly of its source ingredient.
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Clarity and Texture: Fresh oils may be slightly cloudy or have very minor sediment due to natural fibers and plant particles from the source. Fresh oils will feel viscous and smooth, whereas rancid oils can feel gummy or sticky.
Due to extensive chemical processing under heat, refined oils are stripped of the goodness of their source ingredients. For everyday use, they often carry all the calories of cold-pressed oil but none of the benefits.
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Nutrient Loss: Natural antioxidants, vitamins and beneficial plant compounds are denatured and destroyed.
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Harmful Chemical Residues: Chemical solvents like hexane, which are used during extraction, can be leftover in the final product.
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Natural Flavors Lost: The natural flavor and aroma of the source ingredients is destroyed, making it bland and colorless.
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Increased Inflammation: Though cold-pressed oil also contains Omega-6 fatty acids, refined seed oils often contain much higher levels. This can contribute to a various health issues.
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