Vegetable Oils

Vegetable oils are oils extracted from plants, such as soybean, canola, sunflower, olive and coconut. They are a significant source of energy and essential fatty acids in diets. Vegetable oils are also widely used for culinary purposes, frying and baking. In addition, they are used in the production of soaps, cosmetics, biodiesel and other industrial applications. With their wide range of uses, vegetable oils are an important resource for both consumer and industrial markets.