CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OILS
Sunflower Oil: This oil is notable for a mild taste which is marked by the flavour of the seeds. It is widely used in the frying market due to its neutrality with respect to the product fried. It has almost no influence on the flavour of the fried product and produces only a low level of smell. The main disadvantage of this oil is its low resistance to high temperatures which rapidly degrade the oil. When this occurs the flavour of the oil affects the product flavour.
Soya oil: this is an oil which is widely used in frying as it is much more resistant than that of sunflower oil, it has a highly neutral taste with respect to the product which is fried. The main disadvantage with this oil is that it gives of strong smells in the workplace which increase in intensity as the oil degrades with temperature.
Palm oil: Palm oleins are highly resistant to temperature and to the aging of the product, with highly neutral tastes and smells. This oil is however not easily handled, especially in winter as it solidifies with the cold. This disadvantage means that it must be either left near a heat source so that it does not settle or moved closer to a heat source before use.