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http://www.peanut-institute.org/peanut-products/peanut-oil.asp Peanut Oil Peanut oil has a pleasing and sometimes light nutty flavor. In addition to its great taste, peanut oil is perfect for deep-frying because it has a unique property (visit turkeyfrying.net for some great cooking ideas with peanut oil!) It does not absorb the flavor of other foods cooked in the oil. Therefore, you can cook several different items and each will maintain their own great taste. Peanut oil is also one of the world’s traditional deep-frying oils because it can reach such a high temperature which keeps the outside of the food crispy and the inside very moist. Peanut oil works well with all types of cooking and has been the oil of choice for frying by numerous restaurants for many years because it tastes great. Health Benefits Peanut oil is one of the healthiest oils. It is a vegetable oil that is naturally trans fat-free, cholesterol free, and low in saturated fats. Peanut oil is high in unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fat, like olive oil. It is also a source of the antioxidant, vitamin E and phytosterols, which benefit heart-health. Peanut oil is also a perfect choice for healthier frying because it can be heated to a higher temperature than other oils, and this results in lower oil pick up in the food. Peanut Oil Nutrition Studies The health benefits of peanut oil on blood lipids and heart health were looked at in a controlled human study conducted at Penn State University, which assigned subjects to one of four diets: Moderate fat – 1/2 fat from peanut oil (PO), Moderate fat – 1/2 fat from olive oil (OO), Moderate fat – 1/2 fat from peanuts and peanut butter (PPB) Low-fat Step II diet (American Heart Association/National Cholesterol Education Program), Average American diet (AAD).