Which Frying Oil is Best for My Business?
With so many different frying oils available in today’s market, it’s sometimes difficult to know which is the best choice for your business.
You need to consider more than just cost – the health aspects of cooking oil are increasingly important to your customers, and many will ask what type you use, or (especially in takeaways) look for in-store signage to reassure themselves that in buying from you, they’re making a healthy choice.
This can make a big difference both in attracting casual customers and ensuring repeat business.
In order to make an informed choice about which oil you use, it’s essential to know your oils! The following list will help make the process easier.
Canola Oil - Good Oil
- High levels of (healthier) monounsaturated fats, low levels of saturated fats, virtually free of trans-fats
- Non GM
High Oleic Sunflower Oil - Best Oil
- Very high levels of monounsaturated fats and lower in saturated and polyunsaturated fats compared with normal sunflower oil
- A good frying medium
- Virtually trans-fat free
- Non GM
- Can be blended with cheaper oils to reduce cost
High Oleic Canola Oil - Best Oil
- Very high levels of monounsaturated fats and lower in saturated and polyunsaturated fats compared with normal canola oil
- A good frying medium
- Virtually trans-free
- Non GM
- Can be blended with cheaper oils to reduce cost
