Pecan oil
Pecan oil is an edible pressed oil extracted from the pecan nut. Pecan oil is neutral in flavor and takes on the flavor of whatever seasoning is being used with it. Pecan oil contains 9.5% saturated fat, which is less than in olive oil (13.5%), peanut oil (16.90%) or corn oil (12.70%). It is also used as a massage oil and in aromatherapy applications.
Pecan oil is considered a healthy oil as it is rich in
The main application of this oil is its use in cooking. It has a high
Pecan oil can sometimes be hard to find in local grocery stores because it is considered a specialty oil; however, it can be purchased online through a number of manufacturers' websites.
Processing
Prior to extraction, the nuts are lightly roasted and ground. Mechanical extraction methods are then used to remove the oil. Most manufacturers avoid the use of chemical extraction methods in order to preserve the natural nutty flavor and nutrients of the oil.[5][6]
Appearance
Pecan oil is a light weight oil and is usually pale yellow in color.
Uses
- Cooking
- Salad dressings
- Dips
- Massage oil
- Aromatherapy
- Cosmetics
- Sunless tanning products
- Bio-fuel
References
- ^ S2CID 53550865.
- PMID 11533266.
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- ^ "What Is Pecan Oil? (with pictures)". Wisegeek.com. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
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- ^ "La Tourangelle Roasted Pecan Oil". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
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