Oil useful for frying and seasoning of food, comprises fatty acids comprising saturated fatty acids at 24-26 wt.%, monounsaturated fatty acids at 58.3-61.7 wt.% and polyunsaturated fatty acids at 14.2-15.8 wt.%. The oil exhibits: linolenic acid content of less than 2 wt.%; linoleic acid:alpha-linolenic acid ratio of /~5; alpha-linolenic acid content of greater than 0.6 mg/100 g; and cholesterol content of less than 150 mg/100 g of oil.
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