What is olive pomace oil? Here's how it is beneficial for Indian cooking

The year 2020 has been an eye opener in many ways Not only did it lead to introspection in general it also changed quite eating habits fitness and cooking stylesCooking food is no longer a scheduled task just about cooking and eating there is awareness conscience awakening and science attached to it today Right from raw vegetables meat and even the oils that are used consumers today have questions about what they are consuming the source of raw materials the formulation and productionOil is an essential ingredient used in Indian cooking be it for frying stir frying shallow frying pan frying grilling barbequing baking kneading there isnt a component of cooking where oil doesnt feature even if it means a slight drizzle Its where it all starts and endsFor generations the traditional mindset in using a particular kind and brand of oil has had a very hand me down approach something has been followed ritualistically until recently Sunflower and groundnut oil have constituted as majority in the cooking oil segment followed closely by Mustard oilToday there are a variety of cooking oils available in the Indian market and thanks to exposure to international standards and a whole new category of olive oils Indian consumers are spoilt for choice but are they making the right one How does one know the oil theyve been using isnt doing more harm than benefitting While there have been a few constants that have proven to be ideal choices for the palate and health there are others whose properties are second to none but havent gained wide spread popularity One such variant is Olive Pomace oilOlive oil actually comes in a number of forms colour taste and acidity level along with three variants extravirgin olive oil refined olive oil and olive pomace oilExtravirgin olive oil is a cold pressed olive oil with acidity below 03 percent Owing to its aroma and flavour it is suitable for making salads dressings flavourings or condiments for salads pastas rice vegetables meat and fish It is also rich in antioxidants when eaten in raw cold form However it may not the right choice for typical Indian e high temperature cookingOlive Pomace oil is however the right olive oil for Indian cooking Because of its extraction process olive pomace oil is stable at high temperatures and contains higher Tocopherol and Squalene than even extra virgin olive oil Tocopherol and Squalene are forms of Vitamin E which have antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties for the body and is great for skin Other properties such as its fatty acid profile eg monounsaturated fatty acid are the same as that jar of extra virgin olive oil that graces the aisle at the supermarket In fact it has the same composition as extra virgin olive oil Whats more it is completely neutral in taste therefore making olive pomace oil liquid gold for healthy Indian CookingFOR TASTEOlive pomace oil is the perfect companion for desi food It is a light oil with a neutral taste and flavour Indian food encompasses a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines and they all vary significantly from each other Olive Pomace Oil can be used for all Indian cooking and the taste is quite incredibleFOR HEALTHWhile we face the second wave of the pandemic its prudent to stay fit eat right and follow a healthy lifestyle The choice of cooking oil plays a major part in this Choosing an oil that has necessary fats and zero cholesterol that are helpful for weight loss and maintaining a lowcalorie diet is what one needs today Olive Pomace oil is 80 percent monosaturated that can lower the cholesterol level Monosaturated fats are healthy fats with fatty acid profile high MUFA like other olive oils found in olive oil avocados and certain nuts Olive pomace oil also brings the additional benefit of Vitamin E for better immunity and tissue repair with Vitamin K for better bone density and healthFOR COOKINGIt is a light neutral in taste and healthier option than other edible oils and is stable at high temperatures This helps beat the myth that olive oil is not good for Indian cooking Whats more the great thing about olive pomace oil is that since it is absorbed less by food it is great for healthy cooking and affordable at the same time as it will be consumed lessFOR BEAUTYApart from uses in kitchen olive pomace oil can be used to treat skin problems and hair problems by using a little bit of it on the damaged scalp to treat dryness Similarly one can also use it in the bath to rejuvenate dry skinOlive pomace oil is cost effective in comparison to the other grades of olive oil but when compared to the cost of regular soya bean sunflower or the peanut oil it is priced at premiumAkshay Modi Joint Managing Director Modi NaturalsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice 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