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Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is the neutral workhorse of the kitchen, prized for its high smoke point. Since it's often used in larger quantities for frying or baking, volume errors compound quickly. Weighing allows you to pour directly into the pan or mixer bowl, eliminating the need to wash greasy measuring cups.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

What is 'Vegetable Oil' actually made of?

In the US and many regions, generic 'Vegetable Oil' is usually 100% soybean oil. It is refined to be neutral in flavor and high-heat stable.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/vegetable_oil/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/vegetable_oil/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/vegetable_oil/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/vegetable_oil/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/vegetable_oil/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/vegetable_oil/oz-to-grams/