Infuse 5 September 2018 | Page 39

FACT:
Polar Compounds –
a major breakdown by-
product of an oil when
heated.
Polar compounds have
been consistently linked to
negative health outcomes
such as the development of
Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s Disease.
Objectives
To test ten of the most
common cooking oils in
Australian supermarkets
for their safety and
stability when heated.
Authors specifically assessed the
correlation between smoke point and
other key chemical parameters related
to an oils stability and likelihood to
break down and form harmful “polar
compounds”.
Methods
The most common cooking oils
available in Australian supermarkets
were tested:
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Olive Oil (refined)
Virgin Olive Oil
Canola Oil
Rice Bran Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Coconut Oil
Peanut Oil
Sunflower Oil
Avocado Oil
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