What is the difference between different types of oil and how to choose to get the maximum benefit from it?

The main question when choosing an olive oil is whether it is suitable for hot use. Olive oils are divided into three groups in this direction:

Extra virgin - its acidity is less than 0.8%. It is the highest quality oil that is obtained by primary pressing, separating water and oil. It is the healthiest vegetable fat, which is a natural antioxidant and contains vitamins A, D, E and K, fights cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer. It is a product to be used cold, however, recent studies have confirmed that this type of olive oil does not completely lose its positive properties even at 200-215 degrees, so it can be used for baking.

Virgin - If the acidity of the olive oil is 0.8 - 2%, it is classified as simply virgin and cannot be used for frying either.

Refined - Oil with an acidity of more than 2% is processed so that it becomes refined and is therefore used for baking, frying and frying.

Sunflower oil is mostly sold in refined form. Therefore, when using it at high temperature, the nutritional values naturally present in the product are not lost or evaporated.

Corn oil is a less popular product in the Georgian market, but it is widely used in developed countries and is considered a "golden product". It contains a lot of biologically active substances that have a rejuvenating and healing effect on the body. As they say, corn oil heals from the outside and inside, actively fights free radicals that cause aging, keeps hair, skin and nails healthy, is universal in cooking. It is a refined product and is widely used to fry fish, meat, vegetables, and prepare various dishes. It does not foam, does not burn, does not produce carcinogenic substances, which is why it is especially valuable in dietary and children's nutrition.

Oil made from rhapsody flowers contains very little saturated fat, so it is very beneficial for health. It also contains omega 3, 6 and 9, which lowers cholesterol and improves heart and brain function. Rapeseed oil supplies blood vessels properly, lowers cholesterol levels, thereby preventing blood clots. Rapeseed oil has the lowest content of saturated fats, which is a guarantee of its excellence. Rapeseed oil has a pleasant taste when cooking food cold, although it can be considered an alternative to all oils when consumed at high temperatures.

The oil is obtained by pressing the grape seed. At first, this oil had only a cosmetic purpose, then the production of edible oil began. This oil is a source of vitamin E. In addition, it lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. The content of unsaturated fats improves the cardiovascular function, it is also extraordinary for the skin and hair, helping to keep the skin firm and toned. Grape seed oil is ideal for dressing fish and salads, it is less recommended to use it for long burning.

Such are the properties and advantages of different types of oil. To find out their prices, we turned to the "Europroduct" supermarket chain, because it is in "Europroduct" that various types of oils of the highest quality European brands are available.