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ABOUT SAFFLOWER OIL
If you’re looking for cooking oil that’s suitable for high heat, safflower oil may be the right choice for you. It has a higher smoke point than corn oil, canola oil, olive oil, sesame oil, and many other alternatives. It also has a neutral flavor, making it an ideal choice for many recipes.
Safflower is a tall plant with spiked leaves and yellow or orange flowers. The flowers were used as a dye for clothing in ancient Egypt. Today, some people use safflower petals as a substitute for saffron, a yellow spice that’s often used to color and flavor rice dishes. Safflower seeds are also used to produce safflower oil.
Benefits of safflower
- Safflower oil is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids.
- It has a neutral flavor that pairs well with many dishes and cuisines.
- The monounsaturated form can be heated to higher temperatures than many other cooking oils.
When used in moderation, safflower oil is a healthful addition to a well-balanced diet. While research is still in its early stages, safflower oil shows a lot of potentials when it comes to health benefits. Your body needs fat to function properly, but some sources of dietary fat are healthier than others. Safflower oil is a rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which the American Heart Association (AHA) calls “good fats.” In contrast, it contains relatively little saturated fat, which the AHA calls “bad fat.”
Try using safflower oil in your cooking, instead of butter or other partially hydrogenated oils. Monounsaturated safflower oil is ideal for cooking at high temperatures, while polyunsaturated safflower oil is better suited to raw preparations or cooking over low heat.
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