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One of the three categories of fatty acids that also includes saturated fats and monounsaturated fats. Primarily derived from plants, polyunsaturated fat is considered to be one of the healthier varieties of fats. Polyunsaturated fat helps to lower the overall cholesterol level, but it also reduces HDL or good cholesterol. The main sources of polyunsaturated fats are seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, cooking oils, and fish. Oils such as corn, grapeseed, safflower, and sunflower are good sources of polyunsaturated fat. Fish species such as herring, salmon, sardines, and trout contain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and are alos considered a good source of this fat. Safflower oil has the highest percentage of polyunsaturated fat of any edible oil.
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| A cooking utensil that enables liquid fat to be gathered and removed from juices that are come from roasted meats, stews, soups and stocks. Fat is typically skimmed off the ... |
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| Positive Descriptor of wine that fills the mouth. Although “fat” wines typically lack elegance, “fat” wine is highly valued by connoisseurs of sweet dessert wines. |
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| Any food product, such as fat free cheese or fat free milk that contains no fat solids. Also referred to as "nonfat". |
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| One of three main categories of basic nutrients (the others are protein and carbohydrates) that are used by the body for energy. Fat has the highest caloric value of all classes ... |
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| Constructed like a traditional loaf pan, this type of pan is made to allow fat and drippings to be removed as the loaf bakes. Lo-Fat Loaf Pans are made as two separate pans, one ... |
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By making a few adjustments to your favorite recipes,you can minimize the fat content in your daily diet. Use thesuggested low-fat substitutions for the ingredients ... |
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| Purchasing Tips | Cooking Tips | Cooking Oil Care | Olive Oil Tasting
Oils and Fats Purchasing Tips
Purchasing Tips
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| Types of Fat Structures | Fat Composition of Oils and Solid FatsThe Controversy over Coconut Oil | Olive Oil Nutritional Facts
Types of Fat Structures
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| Storage of Liquid Fats | Storage of Solid FatsDeep-Frying Safety Tips | Olive Oil Handling/Safety/Storage
Guidelines for Storage of Liquid Fats
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