Oil, peanut
Basic Information Name: Commonly known as Peanut Oil. The scientific name for the plant from which it is derived is Arachis hypogaea. Category: Peanut oil is categorized as a vegetable oil. Varieties: Peanut oil comes in several forms, including refined, unrefined, cold-pressed, and roasted, each offering different flavors, smoke points, and culinary uses. Refined peanut […]
Oil, olive, extra virgin
Basic Information Name: Olive Oil, specifically “Extra Virgin Olive Oil” (EVOO). The scientific name for the olive tree is Olea europaea. Category: Olive oil is a fruit oil, extracted from the fruit of the olive tree. Varieties: Olive oil is available in several grades, with Extra Virgin Olive Oil being the highest quality. It is […]
Oil, olive, extra light
Basic Information Name: Olive Oil, specifically “Extra Light Olive Oil.” The scientific name for the olive tree is Olea europaea. Category: Olive oil is categorized as a fruit oil, as it is extracted from the fruit of the olive tree. Varieties: Olive oil comes in several grades or types, primarily based on the extraction process […]
Oil, corn
Basic Information Name: Commonly known as Corn Oil. Scientifically, it is derived from the germ of Zea mays, a species in the grass family. Category: Corn oil is categorized as a vegetable oil. Varieties: While there aren’t varieties of corn oil per se, it can be classified based on the processing method, including refined and […]
Oil, coconut
Basic Information Name: Commonly known as Coconut Oil. The oil is derived from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm tree, scientifically named Cocos nucifera. Category: Coconut oil is categorized as a vegetable oil, despite being derived from the fruit of the coconut palm. Varieties: There are primarily two types […]
Oil, canola
Basic Information Name: Commonly referred to as Canola Oil. Scientifically, the oil is derived from a variety of rapeseed called Brassica napus or Brassica rapa. Category: Canola oil is categorized as a vegetable oil. Varieties: While the primary focus here is on canola oil, it’s important to note that there are various processing methods that […]
Oats, whole grain, steel cut
Basic Information Name: Commonly referred to as Steel Cut Oats. Scientifically, they belong to the species Avena sativa. Category: Grain or cereal grain. Varieties: While this focuses on steel cut oats, it’s worth noting that oats come in several forms, including whole oat groats, rolled oats (old-fashioned), quick oats, and instant oats. Steel cut oats […]
Oats, whole grain, rolled, old fashioned
Basic Information Name: Commonly known as Oats. The scientific name for the plant from which oats come is Avena sativa. Category: Oats are categorized as a cereal grain, which means they are the seeds of a grass used for food. Varieties: There are various types of oats, but here we focus on whole grain, rolled, […]
Oat milk, unsweetened, plain, refrigerated
Basic Information Name: Commonly known as Oat Milk. The term does not correspond to a botanical name, as oat milk is a processed product derived from oats (Avena sativa). Category: Oat milk is categorized as a plant-based milk alternative or non-dairy milk. Varieties: While the focus here is on unsweetened, plain, refrigerated oat milk, it […]
Nuts, walnuts, English, halves, raw
Basic Information Name: The common name for the nut is “Walnut,” specifically the variety known as “English Walnut.” Its scientific name is Juglans regia. Category: Walnuts are categorized as nuts, which are technically the seeds of the fruit of the walnut tree. Varieties: While the focus here is on the English Walnut, other notable varieties […]
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw
Basic Information Varieties Pistachio nuts primarily come from the Pistacia vera tree and are not divided into varieties in the same way as some other fruits and nuts. However, there are different types of pistachio nuts distinguished by their size, color, and the region they are grown in. Some notable types include the Kerman, from […]
Nuts, pecans, halves, raw
Basic Information Varieties Pecans come in numerous varieties, which can vary in size, flavor, and shell thickness. Some popular varieties include ‘Stuart’, ‘Desirable’, ‘Moreland’, and ‘Cape Fear’. The differences among these varieties can affect their suitability for certain culinary uses, though they are often interchangeable in recipes. Nutritional Information Macronutrients (per 100g of raw pecan […]