Ukraine is a major producer of vegetable oil. Because production has come to a standstill due to the war in the country, there is a risk of a shortage in many countries. That doesn’t just mean empty shelves in the supermarket. The oil is also used to deep-fry products and to make margarine, biscuits and baby food. A spokesperson for the FNLI explains that rapeseed oil, linseed oil and palm oil are good substitutes. Which oil can best be used as a replacement depends on what you want to do with it.
Replace sunflower oil
Sunflower oil has a neutral taste and can be used for cold and hot preparations. An all-rounder that we also use a lot. But what do you use if it is (for a moment) not available?
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coconut oil
This oil is a good substitute for sunflower oil. The mild coconut flavor is not desired in every dish, but it is very tasty in cookies, cakes and muffins. Coconut oil is also suitable for baking and frying. It can withstand high temperatures.According to the Nutrition Center we have to be a little careful with the use of coconut oil: “Coconut oil contains a lot of saturated fat, more than sunflower oil or olive oil. Saturated fat raises your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. A little coconut oil won’t hurt, but it’s better not to eat too much of it.”
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avocado oil
Avocado oil has just as neutral a taste as sunflower oil and can also be used well for baking and frying. -
Extra virgin olive oil
This olive oil (preferably from a dark bottle) is delicious to use in, for example, salad dressing or dishes that require little or no heating. Harmful substances may be released when used at high temperatures.
Stop using oil completely? Unsweetened applesauce (then use 3/4 of the amount of oil), mashed banana and mashed avocado are also mentioned as alternatives to oil in, for example, pie or cake. We’ve never tried it, but maybe we don’t know what we’re missing.
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Source: Radar† Nutritioncentre.nl†