What is ‘smoke point’ and does it matter when cooking with oil?

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What is ‘smoke point’ and does it matter when cooking with oil?
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Registered dietician Leslie Beck says it's a myth that you can't cook over high heat using olive oil. Contrary to popular belief, you can even sauté vegetables with extra virgin olive oil.

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This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.What does"smoke point" mean? I was told not to cook with extra virgin olive oil because it has a low smoke point and will break down when it's heated. Is this true? What is the best oil to sauté vegetables with?It's a myth that you can't cook over high heat using olive oil. Contrary to popular belief, you can even sauté vegetables with extra virgin olive oil.

Refined oils typically have a neutral taste and odour and a clear appearance. Light olive oil , for example, has been refined and has a higher smoke point than extra virgin olive oil , which has not been refined. Other oils that have high smoke points include avocado oil , almond oil, corn oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil and sunflower oil. These oils are better suited for cooking at higher temperatures.

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