Dressings and drizzling
Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, with a better flavour. Alternatives: pumpkin seed, walnut and avocado oils.
Frying
Olive oil has a neutral flavour and high smoking point (the temperature at which flavour is affected). Alternatives: rapeseed oil, butter, ghee or coconut oil.
Roasting
Rapeseed oil has a subtle flavour and doesn't break down at high temperatures. Alternative: olive oil.
Baking
Butter has a high fat content and rich flavour, giving excellent taste and texture to cakes and biscuits. Alternative: Olive spread.
Worst for frying
Sunflower or corn oils release chemicals linked to heart disease, cancer and dementia when heated to high temperatures.
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