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SUNFLOWER OİL
OLİVE OİL
COOKING MARGARINE

Cooking Oils

Produced from sunflowers flavored by the sun, Altunsa Sunflower Oils are produced hygienically in state-of-the-art facilities. It adds flavor to your meals and tables with its flavor and lightness.

We bring the natural flavor of olives to your meals and salads. 100% natural Altunsa Olive Oil offers flavor to your meals and health to you.

Altunsa Corn Oil, meticulously produced from corn kernels, adds flavor to meals and salads and is ideal for frying.

Altunsa margarines produced from vegetable oils are your assistants that add flavor to both your meals and pastries. Your kitchens will smell healthy and delicious with Altunsa Margarines

Benefits of Vegetable Oils

Vegetable oils are derived from various plant sources and offer numerous nutritional benefits. Types include sunflower oil, olive oil, corn oil, canola oil, coconut oil, and soybean oil. Here are some positive effects of vegetable oils on health: Many vegetable oils are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which support heart health. Oils like olive oil and canola oil, in particular, help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL), which can reduce the risk of heart disease.

The Importance of Vegetable Oils in a Vegan Diet

For vegans, vegetable oils are an essential source of nutrients that enrich and diversify their diet. In a vegan diet, where animal products are excluded, vegetable oils are indispensable for providing both energy and essential fatty acids.

Which vegetable oil is richest in omega-3 fatty acids?

Flaxseed oil is one of the richest vegetable oils in omega-3 fatty acids. It provides omega-3 in the form of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), which is beneficial for heart health and may help reduce inflammation.

Which oil is best suited for high-heat cooking and why?

Oils high in saturated fats, such as coconut oil and sunflower oil, are suitable for high-heat cooking. These oils have a high smoke point, making them more resistant to breaking down when heated, which makes them ideal for cooking methods that require high temperatures, such as frying and sautéing.

Why are trans fats harmful to health, and in which foods are they found?

Trans fats can increase the risk of heart disease by raising bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and lowering good cholesterol (HDL) levels. They are commonly found in margarine, packaged snacks, fast food, and some baked goods as hydrogenated oils. Due to their negative health effects, many countries have restricted the use of trans fats or mandated labeling requirements.