| Avocado Oil |
Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia, Kenya |
250-271°C (480-520°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, roasting, sautéing, frying. Ideal for dressings and vinaigrettes due to its mild flavor. |
Low to moderate |
Not spicy |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia |
160-207°C (320-405°F) |
Salad dressings, sauces, sauté over medium heat, use in cold dishes or as a finishing oil to enhance flavors. |
Low |
Can have a spicy touch, especially early oils |
| Coconut Oil (unrefined) |
Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand |
177°C (350°F) |
Cooking over medium-high heat, baking, sautéing, desserts, smoothies. Provides a distinctive flavor to tropical dishes. |
Low |
Not spicy |
| Grape Seed Oil |
Italy, France, Spain, Argentina, United States |
216°C (420°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, roasting, sautéing. Has a neutral flavor and is versatile in different types of cuisine. |
Low |
Not spicy |
| Sunflower Oil |
Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, Türkiye, France |
232°C (450°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, frying, baking. Has a mild flavor and is used in many recipes. |
Low |
Not spicy |
| Safflower Oil |
India, Mexico, United States, Argentina, Australia |
232°C (450°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, frying, sautéing. Similar to sunflower oil, with a light flavor. |
Low to moderate |
Not spicy |
| Corn Oil |
United States, China, Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine |
232°C (450°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, frying, baking. Neutral and versatile in the kitchen. |
Low |
Not spicy |
| Soy Oil |
United States, Brazil, Argentina, China, India |
232°C (450°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, frying, sautéing. Used in a variety of dishes in Asian and Western cuisine. |
Low to moderate |
Not spicy |
| Peanut Oil |
China, India, Nigeria, United States, Argentina |
232°C (450°F) |
Cooking at high temperatures, frying, sautéing. Provides a distinctive flavor and used in Asian cuisine. |
Low |
Not spicy |
| Canola Oil |
Canada, China, India, United States, Australia |
204-232°C (400-450°F) |
High temperature cooking, baking, frying, salad dressings. Neutral and versatile flavor. |
Low to moderate |
Not spicy |
| Sesame Oil (not toasted) |
India, China, Sudan, Burma, Tanzania |
204°C (400°F) |
Sautéing, marinating, salad dressings, Asian cuisine. Has a distinctive flavor common in oriental dishes. |
Low to moderate |
Not spicy |
| Mustard Oil |
India, Canada, China, Nepal, Denmark |
250-271°C (480-520°F) |
Used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, salad dressings, marinades, dishes requiring a spicy touch. |
Variable (moderate) |
May have a slightly spicy taste due to the compounds present in mustard seeds |
