nut oils

Pressed kernel fats

Nut oils are oils extracted from nuts—almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, and others.

Some are prized for cooking, where they add distinctive flavor: a salad dressed with walnut oil.

Others serve cosmetic or industrial purposes.

Nut oils vary widely in smoke point, shelf life, and intensity of flavor.

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pressed · cold-pressed · culinary · cooking · high smoke point · drizzle · roasted · fragrant · rich · golden · moisturizing · skincare · massage · carrier · salad · salad dressing · dressing · finish

Categories
Opposites
fat source type

nut oilsanimal fats

Lipids derived from creatures

lard · tallow · butter · schmaltz · suet

allergen status

nut oilssunflower oil

Fat from helianthus seeds

canola oil · safflower oil · grapeseed oil · avocado oil · rice bran oil

fat composition/health profile

nut oilssaturated fats

Fully hydrogenated fatty acids

lard · butter · palm oil · coconut oil · shortening

Family

nut, oil, nuts, oils, nutty, nuttiness, oily, oiliness, oiled

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G