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Which of the following is the least used type of cooking oil in India:

A.
Palm Oil
B.
Mustard Oil
C.
Coconut Oil
D.
Groundnut Oil

Solution:

Concept:Food:Food can be defined as anything solid or liquid that when swallowed, digested and assimilated in the body provides it with essential substances called nutrients and keeps it well.It is the basic necessity of life.Food supplies energy and enables the growth and repair of tissues and organs.It also protects the body from disease and regulates body functions.Cooking oils:Cooking oil is a liquid fat that comes from plants, animals, or synthetic sources.It is used in different kinds of cooking.It's also known as edible oil because it's used in non-heated food preparation and flavouring.Explanation:Palm oil:Palm oil is vegetable oil.That comes from the mesocarp of the oil palm fruit.The oil is utilised in food production, cosmetics, and as a biofuel.In 2014, palm oil accounted for over 33% of world oils produced from oil crops.It has a strong flavour and is sweet on the test.Palm oil has a high rate of saturated fat.It can increase the risk of heart diseases, it is not the healthiest oil for cooking.In India Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa mainly produce Palm oil.It is the least used oil in India.Thus, Palm oil the following is the least used type of cooking oil in India. Additional InformationMustard Oil:Mustard oil is a pressed oil that is used in cooking.The oil is extracted by grinding mustard seeds, mixing them with water, and distilling the resulting volatile oil.The smoke point of pure mustard oil is around 480°F (250°C).A different side effect of mustard oilContains Erucic Acid.Leads To Dropsy.May Increase Lung Cancer Risk.Influences Heart Health.It May Result In Skin Damage.Causes Irritation.Can Lead To Allergic Reactions.Gives External Eruptions.It is mainly used in Bangladesh, West Bengal the state of India, as a cooking oil.It is mainly produced in Rajasthan, and Haryana in India.Groundnut oil:Groundnut oil is a naturally processed oil.Which is extracted from groundnuts using a cold squeezing method.The fragrant oil has numerous advantages and is high in essential elements.Gujrat has the highest production of groundnut oil in India.It helps improves the heart, control cholesterol, control diabetes etc.Coconut oil:The wick, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit are used to make coconut oil.Coconut oil is white solid fat that melts at room temperatures of roughly 25°C.The perfume of unrefined varieties is strongly reminiscent of coconut.In the southern part of coastal areas in India (mainly Kerala), this oil is used for cooking purposes.

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