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  • What is peanut oil?
  • Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts.‌
  • What is unrefined peanut oil used for?
  • India was a major secondary producer. Unrefined peanut oil is used as a flavorant for dishes akin to sesame oil. Refined peanut oil is commonly used for frying volume batches of foods like French fries and has a smoke point of 450 °F/232 °C. Unrefined peanut oil is commonly used for cooking due to its natural flavor and nutritional benefits.‌
  • Which countries produce peanut oil in 2021?
  • In 2021, world production of peanut oil (reported as groundnut oil) was 4.75 million tonnes, led by China with 39% of the total (table). India was a major secondary producer. Unrefined peanut oil is used as a flavorant for dishes akin to sesame oil.‌
  • What does roasted peanut oil taste like?
  • The oil usually has a mild or neutral flavor but, if made with roasted peanuts, has a stronger peanut flavor and aroma. It is often used in American, Chinese, Indian, African and Southeast Asian cuisine, both for general cooking and in the case of roasted oil, for added flavor.‌
  • Why is peanut oil used in frying?
  • Peanut oil has a high smoke point relative to many other cooking oils, so it is commonly used for frying foods. Due to war shortages of other oils, the use of readily available peanut oil increased in the United States during World War II.‌
  • What is the difference between refined peanut oil and unrefined peanut oil?
  • Refined peanut oil is commonly used for frying volume batches of foods like French fries and has a smoke point of 450 °F/232 °C. Unrefined peanut oil is commonly used for cooking due to its natural flavor and nutritional benefits. It's also used in skincare products for its moisturizing properties.