Kargil, May 05: The smoke point of a cooking oil is the temperature at which the oil begins to break down and smoke. This is caused by the decomposition of the oil’s fatty acids into glycerol and free fatty acids, which can then further decompose into harmful compounds such as acrolein, free radicals and other toxic fumes.
The smoke point is affected by a variety of factors, including the type of oil, its purity, how it has been processed, and how long it has been stored.
Oils with a h...