Which oils are considered flavorless?

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The cake recipe is calling for a vegetable oil. I have refined sunflower oil, and refined soyabean oil.

Do they qualify for flavourless oils? I haven't noticed any taste in any oil by now! Taste buds problem, perhaps.



Best Answer

Both refined sunflower oil and refined soybean oil are generally considered flavorless.

Also included among these are:

  • Canola (rapeseed) oil
  • Corn oil
  • Peanut oil
  • Safflower oil
  • Vegetable oil

The most reliable method of course is to taste the oil :). I'm sure you can actually taste the flavor of extra virgin olive oil.




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Quick Answer about "Which oils are considered flavorless?"

  • Canola (rapeseed) oil.
  • Corn oil.
  • Peanut oil.
  • Safflower oil.
  • Vegetable oil.


Which oils are flavorless?

Corn oil, groundnut (peanut) oil and sunflower oil are all flavourless oils that can be used for baking and frying. For rapeseed (canola) oil you need to buy the cheaper expeller pressed version of this oil.

Is olive oil tasteless?

In addition to chemical characteristics, extra virgin olive oil also has certain organoleptic characteristics: it does not have taste defects yet is not totally flavorless. This does not guarantee it will taste good to you, however.

Which oil has no smell and taste?

Refined corn oil has little to no smell or taste, and it starts smoking at 450 F. Corn oil tolerates all forms of cooking and works well in baked goods in which you need transparent color and neutral taste. Corn oil is one of the least expensive vegetable oils and one of the most common oils on the market.

What is a substitute for flavorless oil?

Grapeseed oil Grapeseed oil has a high smoke point and is basically flavorless\u2014making it a great substitute for vegetable oil. It also contains high amounts of polyunsaturated fats and vitamin E.



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Answer 2

Most refined oils have little to no discernible flavour. It's the unrefined oils (think EVOO or dark sesame oil) that do.

I wouldn't hesitate to use refined sunflower oil or soybean oil in a cake; nor canola, peanut, grapeseed, or safflower. They're all pretty bland.

Really, the best way to know for sure is to taste it.

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