safflower oil

Thistle-derived cooking fat

Safflower oil is a cooking oil pressed from the seeds of the safflower plant, a thistle-like crop.

It has a neutral flavor and high smoke point, making it suitable for frying and baking.

Two varieties exist: one high in polyunsaturated fats, another high in monounsaturated fats.

The recipe calls for safflower oil.

Opposites
oil source/origin

safflower oillard

Clarified pork fat

tallow · butter · beef fat · bacon fat · beef drippings

processing level

safflower oilcold-pressed oil

Fat extracted without heat

crude oil · safflower seeds

Family

safflower

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G