Introduction
Oil is an essential ingredient in cooking, as it not only gives flavor and appearance to our foods, but also allows us to cook them in a healthy way. For this reason, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has carried out various studies to determine which are the best oils for commercial sale in Mexico.
The Profeco study
Profeco has carried out exhaustive tests on different brands of edible vegetable oils in various periods. The objective of these studies is to determine which oils comply with the standards established by the authorities and that offer a good relationship between quality and price.
Recently, Profeco shared the results of a study carried out in 2019, in which 61 brands of edible vegetable oil were evaluated. This study provides a list of the best cooking oils according to Profeco, which is of great importance for those looking for healthy and affordable options.
The best oils for cooking
According to the Profeco study, the best cooking oils for sale in Mexico are the following:
Edible vegetable oil (mixture)
– Bird, $25
– Chedraui, $20.11
– Ke! Price, $22.11
– Accurate, $25.86
– 1-2-3, $27
Sunflower oil
– Say Foods, $102.85
– 1-2-3, $26
Canola oil
– Cocoon $33.93
– Procardio Cocoon, $38.93
– Walley Foods, $26.96
-Vita $27.90
Corn oil
– The Glory, $41.54
– Altea, $30.88
Olive oil
– The olive tree, $111.11
– The Gypsy $82.66
– San Lucas, $108 (500mL)
In addition, Profeco also mentions the best gourmet oils, such as avocado, peanut, sesame and grape oil.
Conclusions
It is important to keep in mind that price does not always determine the quality of an oil. When choosing an oil for cooking, it is necessary to consider the nutritional properties and the appropriate smoke point for each type of preparation. Canola, corn, and sunflower oils are especially recommended when looking for a higher smoke point.
Now that you know the results of the Profeco study, you will be able to make an informed decision when choosing the ideal oil for your culinary preparations.
