What to do with expired sunflower oil?
Can I eat expired sunflower oil?
Where to use expired sunflower oil?
Can I eat sunflower oil if the expiration date expired six months ago?
Can you use expired sunflower oil on your farm and how?
Any vegetable oil that is rancid or expired should absolutely not be eaten in any form.
As soon as you smell rancid oil, or an unusual bitterness appears in its taste, then, even if the expiration date has not yet completely expired, such oil should absolutely not be eaten.
Premature spoilage of oil can occur due to violation of storage conditions.
But you shouldn’t throw away sunflower oil that has gone rancid or spoiled. It will find use on the farm.
It can be used as a thinner for oil paints when you wash your hands or tools that you have worked with.
Also, from any missing vegetable oil, you can make liquid or solid soap for use for household purposes: for washing dishes, when added to water for washing floors, for washing.
Vitamins in sediment. Vegetable oil - sunflower, olive, soybean, corn, rapeseed.
Until recently, we simply bought vegetable oil, without specifying its name: besides sunflower, there were practically no other varieties on sale. Now the choice has become much richer. Olive, soybean, corn, and rapeseed oil appeared. What do we know about them?
Vegetable oils are rich in essential polyunsaturated fatty acids - linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic. These acids are part of cell membranes, are responsible for the synthesis of important hormones, reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and perform many other vital functions. They are not formed in the human body, but only come from food, mainly vegetable oil.
Everyone knows that vegetable oil can be unrefined and refined. The first has taste and smell, while the second has neither one nor the other. But few people know how one type of oil differs from another, for what purposes and in what quantities they should be used, and how, finally, to distinguish real oil from a fake. And without knowing this, it is difficult to choose the right oil and use it for health benefits.
Let's start our conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of vegetable oils with the most popular among us - sunflower. Today you can find several varieties of it on sale, the most useful of which is unrefined, containing more than 60% linoleic acid. The sediment that forms during storage of unrefined oil is not ballast, as some people think, but a source of substances beneficial to health: phospholipids, vitamin E (a-tocopherol), p-carotene, p-sisterol and others. The more sediment at the bottom of a bottle of unrefined oil, the higher its healing properties.
In Western Europe, unrefined oil is sold in dark glass bottles or sealed metal cans, but in our country it is still sold in transparent plastic bottles.
In addition to unrefined, we are offered several varieties of refined oil: hydrated, hydrated frozen, refined non-deodorized and refined deodorized. Hydrated and hydrated frozen oil is obtained from unrefined oil by hydration, that is, treatment with water. Hydrated frozen oil is also subjected to freezing to remove waxes, which make the oil cloudy at room temperature and precipitate when cooled.
Refined non-deodorized and refined deodorized oil are deeply purified products. The first is almost transparent with a subtle taste and smell, the second is very transparent, light yellow in color, tasteless and odorless. Refined deodorized oil comes in two grades - D and P. For dietary nutrition, only grade D oil is used. During the refining process, refined oil is placed in chemical solvents - benzene or hexane - substances obtained during the distillation of oil. Subsequently, 48 they are distilled off, but some of them remain in the purified oil, which is not good for health. In addition, during the process of deep cleaning, the oil loses the last remnants of beneficial biologically active substances that are still retained in it after hydration. The result is an impersonal oil that cannot be distinguished from other highly refined vegetable oils. By the way, unscrupulous manufacturers often take advantage of this, passing off one refined oil as another, more expensive one.
Refined sunflower oil can be stored for more than a year. It is not afraid of sunlight and moderate heat.
Sunflower oil is considered a classic vegetable oil in Russia, Argentina and some neighboring countries. In the countries of the Mediterranean region, olive oil is considered such a classic. Of all vegetable oils, it is the most nutritious. Olive oil has relatively little (about 12%) essential linoleic acid, so it has a gentler effect on the human body than sunflower oil and does not cause disturbances in fat metabolism when consumed in increased (more than two tablespoons per day) quantities.
Olive oil is widely used in diet therapy and in the treatment of a number of diseases: atherosclerosis, biliary dyskinesia, chronic colitis and others. Doctors recommend that people with diseases of the digestive system take a spoonful of olive oil on an empty stomach, which causes a slight choleretic effect. Consumption of other vegetable oils c. a similar situation leads to hepatic colic.
It also has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. It is known that residents of Mediterranean countries who regularly eat it rarely suffer from cardiovascular diseases.
It is believed that olive oil, along with fish oil, can serve as a means of preventing cancer.
On store shelves today you can find three brands of olive oil: unprocessed extra, unprocessed and refined. The first two are more expensive because they are obtained from selected olives. This oil is also called Provencal oil. It is ideal for dressing vegetable and fruit and vegetable salads, making sauces, canned food, and all kinds of snacks with crabs and shrimp.
Consequences of non-compliance with diet in case of poisoning
The rules regarding what diet to follow in case of poisoning are no less important than correct drug treatment. If the diet in case of poisoning is not followed, unpleasant consequences of poisoning are possible:
- disturbance of intestinal microflora (dysbacteriosis);
- development of food allergies;
- gastritis, colitis and other gastrointestinal disorders.
In case of poisoning, the diet can be canceled only after complete recovery and with the permission of the attending physician.
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Packing a bag of groceries for a trip to the country is a whole adventure: make a list taking into account the number of people who want to get some fresh air, go to the store, buy half of the list from memory (since, of course, they forgot it at home) and a few more unplanned goodies, because “ I wanted it”... However, there are products that should be at the dacha, regardless of the time of year and the company you are going there with. One of them is sunflower oil! Why? Now we'll tell you! You will be surprised, because many do not even suspect what it can be used for on a country trip.
Is it necessary to eat in the first days after poisoning?
The first days after intoxication are the most difficult, not only because of the tangible consequences of poisoning, but also because the person must adhere to a strict diet. According to new medical protocols and recommendations, refusing food after poisoning is dangerous and harmful to the body. Choosing the right diet helps launch the digestive system and stimulates intestinal motility. A person can start eating in the absence of vomiting and nausea.
The diet of adults and children after poisoning is not significantly different. The exception is infants whose diet is breast milk.
For culinary masterpieces
One cannot fail to mention the role of this valuable product in cooking. At the dacha, oil is needed not only for salads and frying, but primarily for preparations. It gives snacks a special flavor and allows them to be preserved for a long time. For example, if peeled garlic is poured with sunflower oil, it will be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. You also get a great salad dressing - garlic butter!
Unrefined sunflower oil is the best addition to fresh vegetables from the garden. But it cannot be subjected to heat treatment . Therefore, you can fry only refined ones.
Any vegetable oil has a beneficial effect on our body, strengthens the cardiovascular system, lowers cholesterol levels, improves memory, it is useful for gastritis and peptic ulcers, and has a positive effect on the condition of hair and skin. This is all great! After all, in the summer at the dacha we are trying to strengthen the body and prepare it for the harsh tests of the cold. But it’s not just the nutritional value that makes vegetable oil a must on the garden shopping list. There are situations where it is used for other purposes and thereby replaces a variety of means.
Basic rules of diet after poisoning
Intoxication of the body is a dangerous phenomenon, the treatment of which must be carried out under the supervision of a specialist: the consequences of poisoning are dangerous to health.
Food poisoning is caused by consumption of:
- improperly processed foods (failure to comply with hygiene rules during food preparation, when raw and cooked foods come into contact);
- poor quality, dirty or expired food;
- poorly prepared food (undercooked meat, mushrooms);
- some unpasteurized products (eggs, milk, cottage cheese).
The reasons are individual intolerance and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Treatment of intoxication with diet begins only after gastric lavage and intake of sorbents, when the remnants of consumed toxic substances have been removed.
It is necessary to temporarily stop taking any solid food and replace it with liquid food in increased volumes. Following a diet for 2 days gives the digestive system a break, creating optimal conditions for eliminating the consequences of a gastrointestinal “accident”.
General recommendations that will help you recover faster from intoxication:
- Eat often, but little by little. The volume of food taken after 2-3 hours should not exceed the size of a fist.
- Diet after food poisoning in adults involves complete cessation of smoking and drinking alcohol. You should give up coffee for a while.
- Cook foods in a steamer, oven or boil them. Fried and smoked foods should be avoided.
- Don't eat canned food.
- Consume only home-cooked food. In case of poisoning and diarrhea, it is not recommended to buy ready-made meals in supermarkets or cafes. A weakened body is susceptible to infections, and there is a high risk of re-poisoning.
- Buy food only from official markets and supermarkets.
- When purchasing products, carefully check the date of manufacture and the integrity of the packaging. Pay attention to the smell of the meat. During the period of dietary nutrition, food should be safe for the convalescent.
- When cooking, do not add spices, bay leaves, or vinegar. Add a small amount of sugar or salt to improve the taste of the finished dish.
How else can you use sunflower oil?
From stains on furniture
Did you know that sunflower oil is an excellent stain remover for lacquered furniture? Almost every country house has interior items that migrated here from a city apartment a long time ago. Good quality lacquered chests of drawers, tables or chairs can be easily cleaned using a mixture of oil and alcohol (1:1).
From stains on clothes
Paint stains on clothes are not uncommon in a summer cottage. Often we don’t even try to get them out. But neatness and cleanliness are the best friends of things, even if you only wear them in the garden. There is only one condition: the stain must be fresh. Apply oil to it and wait 5-10 minutes. Afterwards, wash with dishwashing detergent.
From an unpleasant odor
Does the refrigerator at your dacha smell bad after you've been away for a week? Wipe it from the inside with a napkin moistened with sunflower oil. You can also remove the smell of onions from a knife or, for example, from a cutting board.
From insects
If your home is periodically infested by ants, you can protect the food stored there. For example, grease the edges of bags or cans of cereal with sunflower oil. This also applies to picnic products. This simple method will help scare away annoying insects.
Flies are attacking, but you didn't buy adhesive tape? There is a way out! Prepare a special mixture with your own hands:
- melt rosin (90 gr.),
- add sunflower oil (30 g) and 1 teaspoon of honey (or syrup),
- Apply the resulting mixture onto thick paper: the Velcro is ready!
From the creak
The creaking of the front door or cabinet doors is terribly annoying. It is especially unpleasant that it occurs suddenly and at the most inopportune moment. As luck would have it, precisely when the necessary funds are not at hand. This is where sunflower oil comes to the rescue again! Lubricate the hinges with it. However, after some time, still treat them with a special lubricant. The same goes for locks on clothes. Does the “dog” stick on your country bag or jacket? You already know the answer!
For shine
Cutlery should be perfect even in the country! Therefore, regularly treat stainless steel spoons, knives and forks with sunflower oil. Shine guaranteed! The same applies to all kitchen utensils made from this material.
If the lights are turned off
Thunderstorms are far from being the best friends of summer residents. Especially if they are strong and have consequences. One of the most unpleasant things is a power outage. Don't want to sit waiting for the light? Buy an oil lamp! Of course, there are special oils for use in these simple units, but in extreme cases they will be replaced by ordinary sunflower oil. As they say, let there be light!
For beauty
For removing makeup This advice will be of interest only to representatives of the fair half of humanity. If you arrive at the site and forget your makeup remover (and this happens often), use a cotton pad soaked in sunflower oil. It will wash away even stubborn makeup. At the same time, the skin will receive nourishing care (the oil is famous for its content of beneficial acids, waxes, volatile phosphorus-containing substances and vitamins A, D, E, F).
For nails Working in the garden beds is an obligatory part of dacha discipline. However, after it the nails are in a deplorable state. There is a solution: before work, apply sunflower oil to them. It will create a protective film that will prevent dirt from “eating” into the nail plate.
For hair Any woman knows that a bathhouse is a source of health, beauty and youth. Oil will come in handy here too. Write down the recipe for a mask for hair growth and strengthening:
- one yolk (beat)
- + tablespoon brewer's yeast
- + a tablespoon of sunflower oil.
Apply to hair half an hour before the bath. Wash it off last!
For good health
For a sore throat Do you feel like you have a treacherous sore throat in the morning? And this is where oil comes to the rescue!
Gargle 3-4 times a day with warm sunflower oil: it alleviates symptoms and has disinfectant properties. This means that pathogenic bacteria will be defeated!
For oral hygiene
Sunflower oil is also an excellent remedy for oral diseases. Moreover, in some cases it can even whiten the enamel a little! The oil neutralizes pathogenic bacteria, of which there are many in our oral cavity. Find just 20 minutes to dedicate to your health. You need to take a tablespoon of unrefined oil and rinse your mouth with it for 15-20 minutes. Attention! It is absolutely forbidden to swallow it!
For calluses and corns In the summer at the dacha it is difficult to deny yourself the pleasure of walking barefoot. However, this, unfortunately, makes the skin of the feet rougher. Here is a simple and affordable way to make your heels soft (the procedure will be especially effective after a bath): thoroughly lubricate the calluses or the entire foot with oil, put on cotton socks and go to bed. In the morning, softened skin can be removed with a pumice stone.
What can you eat on the first day?
Drinking will help relieve the nausea and vomiting that a person feels after intoxication: liquids help the body get rid of toxic toxins. Drinking drinks can reduce the unpleasant aftertaste from toxins released by pathogens in the body. If drinking is too difficult, suck on frozen ice cubes. Sweeten ice chips with fruit juice or fresh lemon juice to prevent an unpleasant taste.
Once your body gets used to liquids and ice chips, try a few light meals. In most cases of food poisoning, it takes 1 day before a person feels healthy enough to eat anything light:
- Dried white bread. You should dry it at home yourself.
- Rice porridge with water without adding salt or oil. The finished dish should have a slimy consistency, so you need to add 2 times more water than usual (1 cup of rice to 4 cups of water).
- Bananas are the only fresh fruit that can be eaten if poisoned. It is recommended to eat no more than 1/2 of a banana at a time - the fruit can be mashed and added to rice porridge.
- Oatmeal has a slimy consistency. Envelops the stomach, relieves irritation.
What is zoocoumarin?
Zookoumarin is a product intended for preparing poisoned baits for gray and black rats, as well as for plugging rodent burrows during deratization. Poisoned baits with this agent are used in built-up and undeveloped areas of populated areas, including residential premises, food, children's and medical facilities.
To prepare food baits with zoocumcarin, oatmeal and barley porridge, boiled potatoes, minced meat, bread crumbs, various seeds and other products are used. The use of zoocoumarin for food is strictly prohibited.
The deratization drug is very poisonous; it is available in the form of a powder containing 0.5% oxycoumarin and 99.5% filler. Its toxic properties persist for several years. The effect of the drug is manifested by a decrease in prothrombin content, a decrease in blood clotting and an increase in capillary permeability, as a result of which hemorrhages develop in the abdominal and thoracic cavities and hematomas in the muscles. Animals also experience symptoms such as depression, seizures, hemorrhages under the skin, and bleeding from the eyes and ears.
What is strictly prohibited in case of poisoning
It is necessary to know which foods to avoid after food intoxication. Once the symptoms of poisoning have subsided, eat foods that are easy to digest and avoid foods that cause symptoms or stomach upset. Foods to avoid after intoxication:
- fatty meat, poultry and fish;
- any fresh bread, pastries;
- whole milk and hard cheeses;
- any sausages;
- pearl barley, millet, barley porridge;
- pickles, smoked meats, canned food, sauces and seasonings;
- white cabbage, beets, radishes, onions, garlic;
- beans;
- mushrooms;
- grapes, apricots, dried apricots, dates, prunes;
- coffee, cocoa, carbonated and alcoholic drinks.
What to drink after poisoning?
Drinking plenty of fluids is necessary not only to normalize water and electrolyte metabolism and replenish fluid in the body lost through vomiting and diarrhea, but also to completely remove toxins from the body. You should drink often, but little by little (2-3 times every hour, 60-80 ml); The liquid should be drunk in small sips to avoid spasms of the esophageal muscles and the urge to vomit. Alternating with other liquids, it is necessary to take special solutions against dehydration (Regidron, Trihydron, Glucosolan, etc.).
The required amount of fluid for adults is 2 liters per day. You need to drink the following drinks:
- purified water (still only);
- jelly - reduces stomach acidity, which improves intestinal function;
- compote and weak tea (green and black);
- rosehip decoction;
- rice water - relieves inflammation in the stomach and intestines;
- Apple cider vinegar is another drink that has long been used as a detox as it is believed to have antimicrobial properties: add 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water and drink throughout the day.
The optimal temperature for drinks is around +25 °C.
By following simple tips, a person will quickly feel better.