Oil Products
Corn Oil
Usage:
It is extracted from yellow corn seeds, and it is one of the most widely used oils, as it is used in many things that include health care and nutrition. It is also used in cooking due to its natural quality and the lightness of the fats contained within it. It is also used in the field of skin care and makeup. Corn oil is rich in Omega 6 and Omega 9. It has fewer calories. It is packed with flavonoids and lutein, which helps maintain healthy skin, mucous membranes, and vision. It is also a source of vitamin A and vitamin B6.
Health Benefits:
Cholesterol;
Corn oil is an effective element in reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Corn oil contains a high proportion of non-saturated fats rather than saturated fats. Where the unsaturated fats help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. FDA has added benefits from corn oil in reducing the risk of heart disease.
Blood Pressure:
Studies have shown that using corn oil in cooking helps to lower blood pressure about 12%formen and 5% percent for women with high blood pressure. Corn oil is a rich source of linoleic acid, that is needed for growth, skin and hair quality. Linoleic acid is “essential” because it cannot be generated by the body and must be provided externally.
Sun Flower Oil
Usage:
Sunflower oil has many uses. It is often used in food as a healthy frying oil, as well as in the manufacture of many products such as mayonnaise and in cosmetics.
Health Benefits:
Sunflower oil contains omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids which reduces overall body fat. Sunflower helps store vitamins in our bodies such as vitamins A, E, and D. Moreover, it reduces cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E and tocopherols which are effectively retained in the human body and act as an antioxidant.
Olein Oil
Palm olein, a derivative of palm oil, is the world’s most popular and widely produced and consumed vegetable oil. Palm oil is known for its balanced fatty acid composition, with 50% saturated fats and 50% unsaturated fats, further divided into 40% monounsaturated fats and 10% polyunsaturated fats. The monounsaturated fats are primarily composed of oleic acid (omega-9), while the saturated fats are mainly composed of palmitic acid.
Being plant-based, palm oil is naturally cholesterol-free and contains various beneficial plant nutrients, including vitamin E, squalene, coenzyme Q10, and phytosterols. These nutrients contribute to palm oil’s role beyond mere calories in our diet, playing a crucial part in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Palm olein finds extensive applications in various food products, including cooking oil, Margarine and shortening, Infant formula, Ice cream, Vegan cheese, and Dairy fat alternatives.
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Ghee Products
Vegetable Ghee
Benefits of vegetable ghee:
- Vegetable ghee does not cause allergies for those who are sensitive to lactose.
- Rich in vitamins A, D and E and a good source of energy.
- Palm oil is one of the most well-known vegetable oils used in the manufacture of oils and ghee and is extracted from the fruit of palm trees.
- It also contains many antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and calories, making it a useful oil for edible uses.
- Improves energy levels in the body, and helps achieve hormonal balance in the body.
- Improves the strength of the eyes, strengthens vision, and removes free radical cells, which helps protect the body from cancer, especially colon cancer.
- Prevents the appearance of signs of premature aging, such as wrinkles, spots and pigmentation.
- Improves the skin in general.
- It strengthens hair, prevents hair loss, delays the appearance of early signs of graying, treats dandruff, and strengthens nails.
