Edible oil is one of the indispensable ingredients in our daily life. It is not only an important raw material for cooking, but also an important source of fat and calories. However, the original vegetable oil is not suitable for direct consumption and needs to be refined to become edible oil that meets food safety standards. So, why should edible oil be refined? Next, let’s discuss this problem together.

First of all, refining can remove impurities and harmful substances from oil. In the refining process, impurities, free fatty acids, gums and other undesirable components in the oil can be effectively removed by decoloration, deodorization, deacidification and other steps, so as to reduce the unsaturated fatty acid content of the oil and reduce the adverse effects on the human body. This can improve the purity and quality of oil and make it more suitable for human digestion and absorption.

Secondly, refining can improve the stability of oil. In the refining process, free fatty acids and other oxidizable substances in the oil can be removed, which reduces the oxidation speed of the oil and prolongs the shelf life of the oil. This can reduce the harmful substances produced during the storage and cooking of oil products, and maintain the nutritional components and flavor of oil products.

In addition, refining can also improve the color, smell and taste of oil. In the refining process, the color of oil can be made clearer and more transparent, the smell is more fragrant and pure, and the taste is more delicate and smooth through decoloration, deodorization and other technical treatments. This can improve the eating experience of oil products and make them more popular with consumers.

In a word, the purpose of edible oil refining is to improve the quality and stability of cooking oil, make it more suitable for human digestion and absorption, and maintain the nutritional components and flavor. Through the refining process, edible oil can be made safer, healthier and more delicious, and people’s demand for high-quality life can be met.