10 Questions
What are examples of fats from other parts of fruits mentioned in the text?
Olive oil, palm oil, and rice bran oil
What are examples of seed oils or fats from seeds mentioned in the text?
Soybean oil, grape seed oil, and cocoa butter
When was olive oil first produced according to archaeological evidence?
6000 BC and 4500 BC
What were vegetable oils historically used for according to the text?
lighting fuel for lamps, cooking, medicine, and lubrication
What was palm oil recognized for in West and Central African countries according to the text?
Recognized as a cooking oil and highly sought-after commodity as an industrial lubricant for machinery during Britain's Industrial Revolution
What is a common characteristic of vegetable oils referred to in common usage?
They are liquid at room temperature
Which oil was highly sought-after by British traders for use as an industrial lubricant during Britain's Industrial Revolution?
Palm oil
What did Pliny the Elder report was used to lubricate the axles of carts in ancient times?
Lard
What were olives turned into by 6000 BC and 4500 BC according to archaeological evidence?
Olive oil
What were European merchants occasionally purchasing palm oil for use as, according to the text?
Cooking oil in Europe
Study Notes
Fats from Fruits and Seeds
- Avocado and olive oils are examples of fats from other parts of fruits
- Sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds are examples of seed oils or fats from seeds
History of Olive Oil
- Olive oil was first produced around 6000 BC, according to archaeological evidence
Historical Uses of Vegetable Oils
- Vegetable oils were historically used for lighting and as medicine
Palm Oil
- In West and Central African countries, palm oil was recognized for its nutritional and medicinal properties
- European merchants occasionally purchased palm oil for use as a food ingredient
Characteristics of Vegetable Oils
- Vegetable oils are often characterized by their liquid state at room temperature in common usage
Industrial Uses of Oils
- Palm oil was highly sought-after by British traders for use as an industrial lubricant during Britain's Industrial Revolution
- Pliny the Elder reported that olive oil was used to lubricate the axles of carts in ancient times
Early Uses of Olives
- By 6000 BC and 4500 BC, olives were turned into olive oil, according to archaeological evidence
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