Groundnut Oil

Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts. The oil has a strong peanut flavor and aroma. It is often used in American, Chinese, South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine both for general cooking, and in the case of roasted oil, for added flavor. Most of this is unsaturated fat (both poly and mono) which is believed to be a good, healthy source of fat. This reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers bad cholesterol levels. Groundnut oil contains absolutely no cholesterol and therefore does not add unnecessary dietary cholesterol to our daily consumption.