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patchow In reply to WalterMB [2010-09-18 14:43:24 +0000 UTC]

We usually use canola oil for most cooking.

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WalterMB In reply to patchow [2010-09-18 15:32:00 +0000 UTC]

Oh I see. Is it a healthy oil in your opinion?
Since we don't use it at all in Italy I had to google for it and I found discording judgements about it.

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patchow In reply to WalterMB [2010-09-18 16:40:58 +0000 UTC]

Well, it is supposed to be healthier than animal fats or peanut oil. On the whole, we don't consume much oil. So, I suppose it would do no serious damage. In fact, we don't often fry our food. So, what kind of oil do you use in Italy?

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WalterMB In reply to patchow [2010-09-18 18:09:39 +0000 UTC]

Well, the most used food oil in the whole Mediterranean region is the olive oil (with "virgin" and "extra virgin" kind being the two purest ones). Frying and a few other kind of food preparations can also be performed using either mixed- or specific-seed oils.
Nut oils are rarely used, but frequent use of aninmal fats (e.g. butter) can be found in northern regions, as well as all the continental and northern Europe.

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patchow In reply to WalterMB [2010-09-19 08:20:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the information.

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