What is a smoke point?
A smoke point is the temperature at which an oil beings to break down, and yes, smoke.. (1, 2)
What does heating an oil past the smoke point do?
releases free radicals that may cause damage at the cellular level, which are inflammatory chemical compounds that can cause oxidative stress. (2, 3)
produces dangerous fumes (3)
What are the smoke points for oils?
| Oil Name | Smoke Point |
| Canola oil | 460 degrees Fahrenheit (3) |
| Peanut oil | 450 degrees Fahrenheit (3) |
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn-oil#uses-and-production
2. https://www.oliveoil.com/butter-vs-olive-oil-which-is-best/
3. https://www.livestrong.com/article/406520-canola-oil-vs-peanut-oil/
