A light, odorless, flavorless and colorless cold-pressed oil made from white seeds of the safflower plant. It contains more polyunsaturates than any other vegetable oil, and it has a high smoke point.
Salt Pork
The salt-cured layer of fat taken from the pig's belly and sides. Salt pork is sometimes confused with fatback, which is unsalted. It is similar to bacon except that it is much fattier an has not been smoked.
Saponification
Saponification is the reaction of a fat or oil with a strong alkali to form glycerol and soap. The theoretical amount of an alkali required is given by the Saponification Value of the oil or fat. This is defined as the number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide required to saponify one gram of oil or fat. From the Saponification Value may be calculated the Saponification Equivalent which is the number of grams of an oil or fat saponified by one gram equivalent of potassium hydroxide.
Saturated
Fatty acids have long chains of carbon atoms (each having four bonds). If all the free bonds are occupied by hydrogen atoms, the acid is said to be saturated. Oils consisting mainly of the glycerides of saturated fatty acids are generally solid at normal temperatures and thought to be potentially harmful to the heart and arteries if eaten in too great a quantity.
Sesame Oil
This oil is high in polyunsaturated fast (4th behind safflower, soybean, and corn). There are two basic forms: light and dark. The light form is lighter in color and flavor and has a hint of nuttiness. The dark from is much stronger.
