The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for 16 Different Types of Meals
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018
If you have one go-to-bottle of oil for all of your cooking needs, you could be putting your health at risk.
Safest oil for bread dipping
Flaxseed oil, with a low 107 degree F smoke point, is a delicious and heart healthy option next time you find yourself with a hunk of fresh focaccia. “Flaxseed is very sensitive to light, heat, and oxygen, but it contains many healing properties that are beneficial to our health,” says Morgan. “Because it’s unstable with heat, care should be taken to warm it only slightly if at all, meaning it’s great for dipping.” Silverman further cautions that unlike other oils, flaxseed needs to be kept in a refrigerator to retain freshness. “The bottle needs to be kept tightly closed to prevent oxidation, and it needs to be used within six to eight weeks after opening,” she adds.
