Smoke Points of Cooking Fats

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the smoke points of different cooking fats. Smoke point is the temperature at which a fat or oil starts to break down and produce smoke. It is important to know the smoke point of the fat or oil you are using in order to avoid burning it and producing harmful compounds.
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What is the smoke point of olive oil?

  1. 190°C (375°F)

  2. 215°C (420°F)

  3. 240°C (465°F)

  4. 270°C (520°F)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Olive oil has a smoke point of 215°C (420°F), which makes it suitable for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

Which of the following has the highest smoke point?

  1. Butter

  2. Vegetable oil

  3. Coconut oil

  4. Avocado oil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avocado oil has the highest smoke point among the given options, at 270°C (520°F). This makes it ideal for high-heat cooking methods such as frying and searing.

What is the smoke point of ghee?

  1. 205°C (400°F)

  2. 230°C (450°F)

  3. 255°C (490°F)

  4. 280°C (535°F)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghee has a smoke point of 255°C (490°F), which makes it a good choice for frying and sautéing.

Which of the following has the lowest smoke point?

  1. Sunflower oil

  2. Canola oil

  3. Butter

  4. Lard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Butter has the lowest smoke point among the given options, at 175°C (350°F). It is not suitable for high-heat cooking methods.

What is the smoke point of coconut oil?

  1. 175°C (350°F)

  2. 200°C (400°F)

  3. 225°C (440°F)

  4. 250°C (480°F)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coconut oil has a smoke point of 225°C (440°F), which makes it suitable for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

Which of the following is not a good choice for deep frying due to its low smoke point?

  1. Vegetable oil

  2. Canola oil

  3. Olive oil

  4. Sunflower oil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Olive oil has a relatively low smoke point of 215°C (420°F), making it less suitable for deep frying compared to other oils with higher smoke points.

What is the smoke point of canola oil?

  1. 205°C (400°F)

  2. 230°C (450°F)

  3. 255°C (490°F)

  4. 280°C (535°F)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Canola oil has a smoke point of 230°C (450°F), which makes it a good choice for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

Which of the following has a smoke point of 190°C (375°F)?

  1. Butter

  2. Vegetable oil

  3. Coconut oil

  4. Sunflower oil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sunflower oil has a smoke point of 190°C (375°F), which makes it suitable for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

What is the smoke point of vegetable oil?

  1. 205°C (400°F)

  2. 230°C (450°F)

  3. 255°C (490°F)

  4. 280°C (535°F)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vegetable oil has a smoke point of 205°C (400°F), which makes it suitable for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

Which of the following is a good choice for high-heat cooking methods due to its high smoke point?

  1. Butter

  2. Vegetable oil

  3. Coconut oil

  4. Avocado oil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avocado oil has a high smoke point of 270°C (520°F), making it suitable for high-heat cooking methods such as frying and searing.

What is the smoke point of lard?

  1. 175°C (350°F)

  2. 200°C (400°F)

  3. 225°C (440°F)

  4. 250°C (480°F)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lard has a smoke point of 250°C (480°F), which makes it suitable for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

Which of the following has a smoke point of 280°C (535°F)?

  1. Butter

  2. Vegetable oil

  3. Coconut oil

  4. Sunflower oil


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the given options has a smoke point of 280°C (535°F).

What is the smoke point of grapeseed oil?

  1. 190°C (375°F)

  2. 215°C (420°F)

  3. 240°C (465°F)

  4. 270°C (520°F)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Grapeseed oil has a smoke point of 215°C (420°F), which makes it suitable for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

Which of the following has a smoke point of 175°C (350°F)?

  1. Butter

  2. Vegetable oil

  3. Coconut oil

  4. Sunflower oil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Butter has a smoke point of 175°C (350°F), which makes it less suitable for high-heat cooking methods.

What is the smoke point of peanut oil?

  1. 205°C (400°F)

  2. 230°C (450°F)

  3. 255°C (490°F)

  4. 280°C (535°F)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peanut oil has a smoke point of 230°C (450°F), which makes it a good choice for most cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, and baking.

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