#cooking oil

[reality-detective]

Dr. Berg 🤔

[misforgotten2]

Though Mr. Peanut smiles for his adoring fans on the inside he despairs for the billions of innocent family and friends crushed by the evil oil company.

Sunset The Magazine of Western Living - April 1944

[vintagepromotions]

Advertisement for Kraft All Purpose Oil (1959).

[airandangels]

Used frying oil + stearic acid = easily disposable goo

I really like deep frying food like doughnuts and kara age chicken but have been forgoing it for a while because of the difficulty of disposing of the oil. If you filter out any food crumbs after it cools down and/or clarify it using gelatin, you can re-use deep frying oil two or three times, but after repeated use it darkens and tends to develop an unpleasant flavour affecting the food. After that it's got to go.

You shouldn't pour it down the sink because it can contribute to fatbergs forming in the sewers. You can pour it back in the original bottle, put on the lid and put it out in the rubbish, but that means the bottle doesn't get recycled and the oil is trapped inside it in the landfill, unable to biodegrade. Restaurants have access to commercial oil removal services, which nowadays often convert the old oil to biodiesel so it gets another use, but these usually don't take oil from people's homes (kerbside oil collection may be available in some places, but certainly not where I live). I felt stink about the available options so I stopped deep-frying for a while to avoid the problem.

However, I've learned of a clever trick! You can buy stearic acid quite cheaply from the kind of stores that sell supplies for making scented soaps and candles. It's a substance sold in the form of small flakes or granules that has the property of solidifying oils (hence useful for making soaps and candles).

To solidify deep frying oil, either do this shortly after you finish cooking with it, or (if you're me) reheat some old oil you have sitting around in a bottle that you don't feel right about throwing away. It doesn't need to be super duper hot, just anywhere above about 100ºF/38ºC. For each cup of oil, add three tablespoons of stearic acid and let it dissolve (it will be pretty quick). Turn off the heat and put the pot at the back of the stove or somewhere else that it can cool down undisturbed.

The time it needs to solidify will vary depending on things like the quantity of oil and how well the pot retains heat, but I found that within a couple of hours four cups of oil in a cast-iron pot had gone cold and turned to a soft jelly consistency that could be easily scooped out of the pot and dropped in the rubbish bin. Grand.

There are, of course, packaged mixtures you can buy that do the same thing (one brand is called Fry Away) but plain stearic acid is cheaper so yay!

[sweet-dining-car]

My favorite-

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[crim50n-r8er-reblogs]

Castella Cake from 1980

“…which answers the question of who came first?”

“Normally the guy.”

[delistathisunflower]

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[wachinyeya]

Dubai Company Buys Used Cooking Oil to Turn Into Biofuel for Cars Citywide to Reduce CO2 Emissions https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/lootah-biofuels-buys-used-cooking-oil-to-turn-into-biofuel-for-cars-in-dubai/

[stone-cold-groove]

...and the family’s deaths were to put it mildly, gruesome.

[old-type-40]

Looking through the notes, I see no awareness of the following.

[ecoilindia]

Adulteration vs Dumping vs Recycling- The Responsible Choice for Waste Oil Disposal

 Managing waste oil is a critical responsibility in today’s environmentally conscious world. Whether it's industrial oil, motor oil, or used cooking oil, proper waste oil disposal practices significantly impact environmental health and sustainability. This article delves into three approaches—adulteration, dumping, and recycling—to identify the most responsible method for dealing with waste oil. Along the way, we’ll highlight the importance of waste oil recycling and used cooking oil recycling as sustainable solutions.

Understanding Waste Oil Disposal

Waste oil disposal refers to the process of managing oils that have become unsuitable for their intended use due to contamination, degradation, or extended use. This includes motor oil, hydraulic oil, and cooking oils. Improper disposal can harm ecosystems, pollute waterways, and create long-term environmental challenges. Let's look at three common practices and their implications.

Adulteration: A Dangerous Shortcut

Adulteration is the mixing of waste oil with other substances either to dilute contaminants or make the oil seem reusable. Adulteration is neither a responsible nor a sustainable option for disposing of waste oil. The negative effects of adulteration far outweigh the short-term gains.

Health Hazards of Adulterated Oil

In some alarming cases, adulterated used cooking oil finds its way back into food preparation, especially in unregulated markets. Cooking with such oil 

Releases carcinogens which are linked to increased risks of cancers like liver, stomach, and colon cancer.

Can cause gastrointestinal disturbances such as vomiting, diarrhea, or food poisoning due to residual contaminants.

Can elevate levels of harmful cholesterol in the bloodstream leading to cardiovascular and liver problems.   

Dumping: An Emerging Global Issue

Another very common, illegal form of waste oil disposal is dumping. It involves disposing waste oil into landfills, water bodies, or even open land.

Environmental Risks of Dumping

Soil Degradation:Waste oil dumped on land seeps into the soil, altering its composition. This contamination reduces soil fertility, affecting agricultural productivity and biodiversity.

Water Pollution: Dumped oil spreads on water surfaces, creating a film that prevents oxygen exchange. This suffocates aquatic life and disrupts marine ecosystems. 

Wildlife Endangerment: Birds, mammals, and other species consume the polluted water caused by improper dumping of oil. This leads to poisoning, impaired mobility and compromises the health of animals. In the long run wildlifes are forced to adapt to polluted water bodies causing a range of physical and behavioral changes.

Health Impacts of Dumping

Contaminated Drinking Water: Dumped oil often contaminates groundwater supplies, introducing hazardous chemicals into drinking water sources and increasing risks of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers.

Airborne Toxins from Waste Sites: Waste oil dumped in open areas releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to air pollution and associated respiratory problems in nearby communities.

Legal Implications

Illegal dumping of waste oil is often illegal because of its severe environmental impacts. High penalties and lawsuits are intended to discourage this practice.

Dumping appears to be an easy solution, but the long-term harm caused to ecosystems and biodiversity is not responsible.

Recycling: The Responsible Alternative

Waste oil recycling is the most responsible and sustainable way of managing waste oil. Recycling is a process of treating and reprocessing waste oils to make them reusable, either as fuel, lubricants, or other industrial products.

Advantages of Waste Oil Recycling

Environmental Conservation: The volume of waste oil going into landfills or water bodies is reduced, thus preventing the risks of pollution.

Resource Optimization: Recycled oil can be transformed into valuable products, thus reducing the demand for virgin oil extraction.

Energy Efficiency: Used oil is rich in energy and can be reused as a substitute fuel, reducing carbon footprints. 

Used Cooking Oil Recycling

Used cooking oil recycling is an emerging industry that is propelled by the need for green energy alternatives. Used cooking oil can be processed into biodiesel, which is a cleaner-burning fuel that decreases greenhouse gases. It can also be utilized in animal feed, cosmetics, and even soap.

Biofuel production from used cooking oil has the following implications-

Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to petroleum-based fuels.

Provides economic opportunities by supporting green energy initiatives.

Minimizes the clogging of sewage systems, a common issue caused by the improper disposal of cooking oils.

Steps in Waste Oil Recycling

Collection: Waste oil is collected from households, restaurants, or industries.

Filtration and Purification: Impurities and contaminants are removed through special equipment.

Repurposing: The treated oil is repurposed for various applications, which may include fuel production or manufacturing.

What Can You Do?

Engage in Recycling Programs: Look for certified recycling companies like Ecoil which converts used cooking oil into biofuels for selling your used cooking oil especially if you are a commercial eatery.

Educate Your Community: Spread awareness about harmful impacts of consuming and disposing used oil through awareness campaigns and workshops.

Adopt Eco-Friendly Alternatives: Encourage businesses and industries to prioritize recycling over environmentally damaging disposal methods.

Be Aware and Inquisitive: Whenever you eat outside, check with your chef to ensure that food you eat is cooked in fresh oil.

Conclusion

Adulteration and dumping are harmful practices that amplify environmental degradation and health hazards. On the other hand, waste oil recycling is a sustainable solution that conserves natural resources and encourages a circular economy. In choosing recycling, individuals and businesses contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

Source: https://ecoil.in/news-and-blogs/adulteration-vs-dumping-vs-recycling-the-responsible-choice-for-waste-oil-disposal

[misforgotten2]

You’ve heard of Shoo Fly Pie? Well this looks like House Fly Pie.

Parents Magazine - 1953

[vintagepromotions]

‘Your light touch for all frying!’

Kraft All Purpose Oil advertisement (1959).

[sweet-dining-car]

Just love the fact that Dinah is the only coach that Greaseball actually pays attention too 🤭 he just loves his girl💕

Also the little kissy kissy 🫶🫶🫶

[what-marsha-eats]

An excerpt:

The bottom line? Research hasn’t shown seed oils to be bad for you, but you should pick the oil that you — and your wallet — find most suitable.