It has the list of ingredients by descending order of weight. What’s first on the list is highest and what’s last is lowest in quantity.
Here are some ingredients that you should avoid.
- It’s a sweetener made from corn
- It increases cholesterol and triglyceride levels which cause people to overeat
- It’s high in fructose which is linked to weight gain and diabetes
- Found in beverages, baked goods, sweets, soda, and snacks
- Saturated fats are converted into harmful trans-fat by adding hydrogen
- It increases the shelf-life and keeps the food fresh longer
- It increases bad cholesterol and decreases good cholesterol
- Constant intake causes heart trouble, inflammation and diabetes
- Has low calories than natural sugar
- But our brain and body has a hard time digesting artificial sweeteners
- It increases our appetite, tricks our brain to thinking we can eat more and leads to overeating and weight gain
- It’s a preservative added to increase the shelf-life
- It adds a salty-flavour, draws out the moisture to keep the bacteria away
- When cooked, it can turn into nitric oxide or nitrosamines which causes diseases
- It disturbs oxygen transport and causes headache and fatigue
The more you look, you’ll find these more often than you think. If you find one or more of these ingredients on your food’s list, try looking for healthier alternatives.
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- oxygen
- light
- heat
Always keep the lid of the container closed tight. Too much oxygen deteriorates the quality of oil. Use air-tight containers. And close the lid as soon as you pour out some for your cooking.
Keep the oil away from sunlight and heat (away from your stove). Store it in a cool, dark place. Higher temperatures break it down and turn it rancid.
Avoid transparent plastic and glass bottles that are more exposed to light and heat. Use material like metal tins, stainless steel containers or the opaque Gramiyaa carton that your oil comes in.
Can you refrigerate oils to make it last longer?
It's best to use cooking oils within 6 months. Refrigeration can add a couple of more months. But it changes texture and reduces flavour. So it's best to buy them fresh every 2-3 months instead of refrigerating to increase shelf-life.
If you buy oils in plastic bottles, how do you store them? Do you transfer it into steel containers or store it as you bought it? Tell us in the comments.
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