Pecan oil is the oil extracted from pecan nuts. Many health conscious individuals like to use this oil for cooking because of its low saturated fat content. It only has approximately 7 % saturated fat, about half of the saturated fat content of its more popular counterparts such as olive oil (13.5 %), corn oil (13.7 %), and peanut oil (17%). Using pecan oil instead of butter is also advisable because butter has a staggering 66 % of saturated fat content.

If you are wondering why we put too much emphasis on the low saturated fat content of the pecan oil, you should know first what the saturated fat can do to your body. Saturated fats are the substances that cause heart attacks or diseases because they block the arteries. The harmless kind of fat is the unsaturated fat, which is the exact opposite of saturated fat.

Moreover, this oil has a very neutral taste to it which does not affect the overall flavour of the foods or dishes that you re cooking. Because of its mild taste, it can improve just about any flavour or taste, making it one of the best seasonings. It also keeps the color and quality of the food.

Make sure that the pecan oil that you are buying is pressed or extracted mechanically, not chemically. Extraction of oil from pecans or any other nuts for that matter is not good because chemical residues may still remain in the extracted oil.

Moreover, the oil should be 100 % pure—without any preservatives, additives, or other chemicals. To keep the good flavour of the oil, store it inside the refrigerator so that you can use it for cooking gourmet dishes and foods in a long time.