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Cooking oil is a type of oil used for cooking and frying food. Cooking oil can come from various sources, such as coconut, soybean, corn, peanut, and sunflower. Each type of oil has different characteristics, including taste, aroma, fat content and frying temperature.

Here are the general specifications of cooking oil:

1. Type of oil: Cooking oil can come from various sources, such as coconut, soybean, corn, peanut, and sunflower.

2. Fat content: The fat content in cooking oil can vary depending on the type of oil. For example, coconut oil has a high content of saturated fat, while corn and soybean oil have a higher content of unsaturated fat.

3. Frying temperature: Each type of oil has a different frying temperature. For example, coconut oil can be used for frying at a higher temperature than corn oil.

4. Quality: The quality of cooking oil is very important for the health and safety of consumers. Good quality cooking oil must be clean, odorless, and not contain harmful substances such as trans fatty acids.

5. Type of processing: There are several types of cooking oil processing, including physical processing (such as filtering and heating) and chemical processing (such as hydrogenation and other chemical treatment). Chemically treated cooking oil tends to have a higher trans fatty acid content.

In addition to the specifications above, many brands of cooking oil also offer variants with additional ingredients such as garlic, chilies and other spices to add flavor to fried foods.

The use of cooking oil must be done carefully and in accordance with the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer. Heating cooking oil for too long or at too high a temperature can produce smoke and even cause a fire. Therefore, always make sure to fry food at the right temperature and in sufficient amount of oil, and avoid frying food that is too soggy.