There are several different types of oils used for cooking, and it can be a little overwhelming when it comes time to decide which one you should use. One of the features that will likely impact your decision is the oil’s smoke point, or the point when it starts to burn and create smoke. Here are 15 of the most popular cooking oils along with their smoke points, from lowest to highest: Read on for more color on each [...]
Whole Kernel Coconut Oil vs. White Kernel Coconut Oil: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to coconut oil there are a lot of variations out there - from virgin, extra virgin, refined, cold-pressed, and expeller-pressed…it can be a lot! Whole kernel coconut oil and white kernel coconut oil describe the coconut flesh used to extract the coconut oil. Whole kernel coconut oil is made from coconut flesh (kernel) that includes a layer of skin on the outside (using the whole kernel). White kernel coconut [...]
What’s the Difference Between Virgin and Extra Virgin Coconut Oil?
Coconuts give us a lot, from coconut milk, coconut water, coconut oil, and much more. Coconut oil is among the more popular coconut byproducts- in fact, the United States market for coconut oil is expected to reach over $7 billion within the next several years! You might be surprised to learn that unlike olive oil, there is no difference between virgin and extra virgin coconut oil! However, there are plenty of differences [...]
Is Corn a Fruit, Vegetable, or Something Else?
Corn is the number one crop produced in the United States - there’s a good chance you ate or drank something today that had some sort of corn-based ingredient in it! This popular crop fits the bill as a fruit, vegetable, AND a grain - which might not make sense at first. We’ll explain how corn can meet all of these criteria in this article, so rest assured that your questions will be answered! Is corn a fruit? You’d [...]
Is a Mushroom a Vegetable, a Fungus, or a Fruit?
There are thousands of different types of mushrooms, but the ones you’re probably most familiar with include white button, portobello, shiitake, and cremini mushrooms, to name a few. Mushrooms aren’t technically a vegetable but are considered a vegetable in culinary and nutrition terms. They aren’t a type of fruit, but are instead a type of fungus - edible, of course! So why are mushrooms considered vegetables, and [...]
Are Figs a Fruit, a Vegetable, or Something Else?
If you’ve ever eaten a fig, you probably assumed it was a fruit because it tastes sweet. A fig is generally considered a fruit in a culinary sense, but technically it doesn’t meet the botanical classification of a “true fruit” as it’s technically an “inflorescence.” Figs aren’t considered vegetables, though - that part is clear! If you’re a bit confused, don’t worry - we’ll explain more about what we mean in this [...]
