Cooking oil is an indispensable ingredient in our daily lives, and choosing a healthy oil is a top priority. However, some seemingly ordinary oils have potential health risks. After in-depth investigation and testing, we found that the following three oils were the least healthy, and soybean oil was among them. Here, we remind consumers to be vigilant about these oils and try to eat less or no food.
1. Self-pressed oils:** There have been reports of tests on self-pressed oils sold in the market, and the results have been shocking. Some self-pressed oils that claim to be green and safe have been detected with harmful substances such as benzopyrene, acid value, and aflatoxin. On the one hand, the reason why these self-pressed oils are frequently problematic is that the sanitary conditions of the oil mills are worrisome, and the oil outlets and inlets are easy to retain oil residues and stains, and harmful substances are easy to be produced for a long time; on the other hand, in order to reduce costs, some oil mills may use moldy oil crops to extract oil, and even add flavors and other substances to the oil.
2. Gutter oil:** Gutter oil is no longer a single grease salvaged from the sewer, but a synonym for all kinds of inferior oils. Recycled cooking oil, reused frying oil, and oil extracted from low-quality pork or pig offal all fall under the category of gutter oil. Gutter oil is extremely harmful to the human body, and long-term consumption may lead to food poisoning and even increase the risk of cancer.
3. Trans fatty acids: Trans fatty acids are often found in food ingredients such as shortening, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cocoa butter substitute, and margarine. However, most of these foods containing trans fatty acids are fried foods and are not beneficial to human health. Long-term intake of trans fatty acids can easily lead to an increase in blood LDL, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, studies have also found that trans fatty acids are associated with diseases such as diabetes and male infertility.
4. Oil that has been open for more than 3 months: Many people think that cooking oil is safe to consume as long as it has not passed its expiration date, but in reality this is not the case. Edible oil that has been opened for more than 3 months is susceptible to mold contamination, and is prone to oxidation reaction after contact with air, resulting in oxidation products. Long-term consumption of this kind of edible oil may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other poisoning symptoms, and even life-threatening in severe cases. Therefore, it is recommended that everyone try to consume freshly opened cooking oil and usually buy small bottles of oil.
In this context, we call on consumers to be vigilant and pay attention to the choice of healthy edible oil. For self-pressed oil, gutter oil, trans fatty acids and edible oil that has been opened for more than 3 months, you should try to eat less or no food. When buying cooking oil, it is important to pay attention to information such as the production date, shelf life, and storage conditions to ensure that the product you are buying is safe and reliable. At the same time, we also call on the relevant departments to strengthen the supervision of edible oil to protect the health rights and interests of consumers from the source.
For the health of you and your family, please pay attention to the quality and safety of your cooking oil. In daily life, choosing a healthy cooking oil is an important part of maintaining good health. Let's work together to create a healthier and better living environment!