Groundnut Oil

GROUNDNUT OIL Groundnut oil also known as peanut oil or arachis oil is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts. The oil has a strong peanut flavor and aroma.It is often used in American, Chinese, South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, both for general cooking, and in the case of roasted oil, for added flavor. Benefits of Groundnut Oil A Boost in Good Cholesterol. Good for Blood Sugar and Diabetes. Helps Stop Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure. Acts as a Salve for Wounds and Burns. Aids in Liver Health. TYPES AND BENEFITS OF GROUNDNUT OIL Refined Peanut Oil Refined peanut oil like all processed vegetable oil, has been refined, bleached and deodorized. This process removes the allergy-causing protein component of the oil, making it non-allergenic. Refined peanut oil is the main type of healthy oil utilized in major U.S. fast-food chains. Gourmet Peanut Oil Gourmet roasted peanut oils are not refined and are considered specialty oils. They provide significant levels of vitamin E and phytosterols and are available in many retail outlets. Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 3,699 kJ (884 kcal) Fat : 100 g Saturated: 17g Monounsaturated: 46 g Polyunsaturated: 32 g Vitamins Quantity Vitamin E: 15.7 mg Minerals Quantity Zinc: 0.01 mg