Refined oil

Refined oil is a type of edible oil that has undergone a refining process to remove impurities, odors, strong flavors, and unwanted compounds. This process ensures a purer product with a neutral taste and a light texture, making it ideal for cooking and frying without altering the flavor of food.

Refined oil can be obtained from various vegetable sources, such as sunflower, corn, soybean, canola, or palm oil, among others. Its origin and quality depend on the type of plant it is extracted from, but it always undergoes a chemical or physical treatment to improve its culinary characteristics.

Among its properties, its high stability at elevated temperatures stands out, making it perfect for frying and prolonged cooking. Furthermore, having a neutral taste, it does not modify the organoleptic profile of recipes, allowing the other ingredients to shine on the plate.

In different regions of Latin America, refined oil may be referred to by synonyms such as neutral oil, cooking oil, or simply vegetable oil, terms often used to describe oils suitable for general use in the kitchen, especially those without pronounced flavors.