Rare and exotic types of vegetable oils

As a rule, in our daily diet we use only a few types of vegetable oils that are traditional for our cuisine. Sunflower, olive and mustard – this list usually exhausts the gastronomic delights of Russians. However, enterprises also produce other types of vegetable oils. Scientists and technologists of the food industry are working on expanding product lines in 2020. In the confectionery industry, in the production of ice cream, baby food, snacks, today they are striving to completely replace palm oil with healthy nut varieties.

What rare oils are worth trying:

• Sesame is a product of Sesamum indicum seed processing. It contains the unique antioxidants sesamol and sesaminol. Since ancient times, sesame oil has been considered a medicine, and modern doctors pay tribute to its healing properties. It is used in traditional Asian cooking, but only in unrefined form. The product has an original spicy aroma and an expressive, slightly tart taste.
• Cedar is a delicacy variety, a record holder in the content of vitamin PP. It is used in cosmetology, folk medicine. In cooking, it is part of salad dressings.
• Almond is suitable for frying and for cold snacks. Perfectly tolerates heating, does not give an extraneous taste. Enriches the dishes with a subtle smell of ripe almonds.
• Argan oil, widely known from the commercials of cosmetic companies, is also used in cooking. It is produced only in Morocco, from the seeds of the endemic Argan tree prickly. The food varieties of this product are distinguished by an almond flavor with a spicy tinge.

Oils can also be made from melon seeds. A classic example is the pride of Austria, the famous "Styrian pumpkin". It is added to salads, canned vegetables, soups – even ice cream.