Everything Everywhere Daily Seed. Oils
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May 8, 2025 Seed oils are a staple in today's diet, surprisingly absent just a century ago. Their manufacturing processes, from traditional methods to industrial techniques, reveal a fascinating evolution. The podcast dives into how this shift has affected our dietary habits and public health. The rise of seed oils has economic implications too, as they permeate both processed foods and restaurant meals. Learn about the complexities behind these ubiquitous oils and their impact on what we eat daily.
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Rapid Rise of Seed Oils
- Seed oils have become a major part of the modern diet within just a century.
- They are found in most processed foods and many restaurant dishes today.
Seed Oils vs Cold-Pressed Oils
- Seed oils differ from traditional cold-pressed oils like olive or coconut oil.
- Industrial seed oils are extracted from seeds using mechanical and chemical methods, emerging in the 19th century.
Coconut Oil Pressing in Kerala
- Gary Arndt recalls watching a man pressing coconut oil in Kerala, India.
- The process used simple rollers, filtering only to remove impurities, demonstrating traditional oil extraction.