Peanut oil, also known as groundnut oil, is a vegetable oil derived from peanuts.

Health Benefits

• Helps to lower blood pressure.
• Protects against symptoms of ageing.
• Boosts immune system.
• Maintains cholesterol level.
• Delays onset of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
• Helps to prevent cancer.

The oil usually has a mild or neutral flavor[1] but, if made with roasted peanuts, has a stronger peanut flavor and aroma. It is often used in American, Chinese, Indian, African and Southeast Asian cuisine, both for general cooking, and in the case of roasted oil, for added flavor. Peanut oil has a high smoke point relative to many other cooking oils, so it is commonly used for frying foods.