I thought monounsaturates were safe to heat.  I know polyunsaturates are
very unstable at high heats and change to trans-fats.  That's why I thought
it was better to use the more stable olive oil, which maintains its
structure when heated.  Justin, can you elaborate on what Erasmus says in
"Fats that Heal..."?

VAL
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>I thought monounsaturates (olive) are rather heat tolerating.
>Surely saturates tolerate heat best.
>
>Is heating Olive-oil discouraged in the Erasmus Book?
>Recently Todd mentioned that he doesn't expect trans-fatty acids from
>frying.
>Can someone elaborate? The Erasmus-book seems to be recommendable?
>
>cheers
>
>Amadeus S.
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