What Happens When Fats and Oils Are Heated?
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4 min read
Heating fats and oils is a fundamental process in cooking, but did you know that reaching the smoke point can release potentially harmful compounds and ruin your food's flavor? When fats and oils are heated, they undergo complex chemical changes, including oxidation, hydrolysis, and polymerization, that alter their properties and can produce off-flavors and toxins.
