Edible oil is one of the indispensable foods in our daily life. It not only provides convenience for our cooking, but also is an important source of fat and calories. However, there have been many disputes and doubts about the choice of edible oil. One of the questions is, can edible oil be eaten without refining?

First of all, we need to know what refined edible oil and unrefined edible oil are. Refined edible oil refers to edible oil processed by refining process in edible oil refining plant. After removing impurities, foreign bodies, free fatty acids and other steps, its color is clear, its taste is pure and its fragrance is rich, which is more suitable for high-temperature cooking and long-term storage. Unrefined edible oil refers to edible oil that has not been treated by these refining processes, and retains most of the original nutrients and natural fragrance, but there may also be some impurities and impure substances.

Experts have given different views on whether edible oil can be eaten without refining. Some experts believe that although unrefined edible oil retains more nutrients, it also has certain food safety hazards. Because unrefined edible oil may contain more impurities and free fatty acids, long-term intake may have a certain impact on human health. Moreover, the smoke point of unrefined edible oil is low, which is not suitable for high temperature cooking, and it is easy to produce harmful substances, which is harmful to human health. Therefore, they suggest that refined edible oil should be the main choice in daily life, and proper amount should be paid attention to when using it to avoid excessive intake.

However, some experts believe that unrefined edible oil is not completely inedible. On the contrary, unrefined edible oil retains more natural nutrients, such as vitamin E and lecithin, which is beneficial to human health. Moreover, unrefined edible oil has strong antioxidant capacity, which is helpful to resist the invasion of free radicals and delay aging. Therefore, to a certain extent, moderate intake of unrefined edible oil is also possible.

Generally speaking, there is no unified answer to the question whether edible oil can be eaten without refining. When choosing edible oil, we need to make a reasonable choice according to our actual situation and health needs. From the point of view of safety, it is recommended to choose refined edible oil as the main choice. No matter which kind of edible oil you choose, you should pay attention to the right amount when using it, and avoid high temperature heating and repeated use to ensure its nutritional value and safety.

Finally, whether refined edible oil or unrefined edible oil is purchased, you should choose the formal channels, and pay attention to the information such as product labels and shelf life to ensure the quality and safety of products. I hope everyone can choose and use edible oil scientifically and reasonably in their daily lives to ensure the health of themselves and their families.