Palm oil is squeezed from the palm fruit of oil palm tree, which is called "the three largest vegetable oils in the world" together with soybean oil and rapeseed oil. Trans fatty acids are mainly derived from hydrogenated vegetable oil, that is, artificial oil. Because of its safety, it is usually used as a substitute for trans fats, and it is often used in food preservation and cooking in life. The food fried with palm oil will be particularly crisp, and many fried chicken shops will use it.
Characteristics of palm oil:
Palm oil is characterized by its rich saturated fatty acids and excellent stability. Can be used to fry food without worrying about releasing harmful substances. In addition, palm oil can be extracted separately, and solid fat and liquid fat can be separated. The former can be used to make margarine and shortening, while the latter can be used to make cold dishes or stir-fry and cook.