How Do You Get Rid Of Used Cooking Oil?
Among the most used (if not the most used) cooking items in the kitchen is cooking oil. Almost all fried foods require it in order to be cooked, and there are several recipes that require oil to enhance flavor and consistency. Cooking oil can be of plant or animal origin. The most common plant-based oil is vegetable oil, which includes olive oil, palm oil, canola oil, and sesame oil. In ancient times, the most common animal-based oil used for cooking was animal fat. Due to health concerns today, however, more and more people are using vegetable oil for their cooking. Olive oil, for example, is found to raise the good cholesterol levels. All oils are sensitive to heat, light, and exposure to oxygen, and when they are not stored properly, they become rancid, giving off an unpleasant aroma and an acrid taste. Their nutrient value also becomes greatly diminished, so proper storage is required. When storing oils properly, it is best to keep them in the fridge, or in a cool, dry place. Oils