Kitchen note

Understanding Smoke Points of Cooking Oils

Practical advice for cooking with Punam oils from Palitana.

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Cooking tip

Understanding Smoke Points of Cooking Oils

Every oil behaves differently at high temperatures. Using an oil beyond its smoke point produces harmful compounds and loses nutrients.

  • Groundnut Oil: ~160°C — great for deep frying
  • Palm Oil: ~230°C — excellent for high-heat cooking
  • Soyabean Oil: ~230°C — good for everyday cooking
  • Sunflower Oil: ~227°C — good for everyday cooking

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