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Healthier Frying Tips in the Home Kitchen

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In the midst of daily routines and activities, many Indonesian families choose frying as their main cooking method. It's fast, practical, and produces a savory taste that is loved by all family members. However, did you know that improper frying habits can have a negative impact on your health? Trans fats, free radical compounds, and an increased risk of high cholesterol can arise from the wrong frying method.

Through this article, Nusakita, a quality palm cooking oil from Indonesian produce, wants to invite the public to be more careful and healthy in frying. Come on, check out various important tips so you can enjoy delicious food, without having to sacrifice your health!

1. Use High-Quality Cooking Oil

The most basic first step is to choose the right cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are created equal. Oil with a high smoke point, good clarity, and balanced nutritional content is very important for body health. One of the right choices is Nusakita cooking oil. Nusakita palm cooking oil is produced from selected palm oil that has gone through a high-standard refining process. Other advantages:

Contains vitamin A which is important for maintaining healthy eyes, skin, and immune system. Does not turn black easily even when used for frying in large quantities. More stable when heated, making it suitable for high-temperature frying.

By using Nusakita, you have chosen the right basis for healthy cooking every day.

2. Don't Use Oil Repeatedly

One common mistake that is often made in the home kitchen is using cooking oil repeatedly. Indeed, from an economic perspective, this seems profitable. However, from a health perspective, used oil (especially if it has turned black) contains fat polymerization compounds, free radicals, and acrolein compounds which are carcinogenic (cancer-causing).

Limit the use of oil to a maximum of 2-3 times, and make sure the oil is filtered after use to avoid burning dirt.

3. Pay Attention to the Temperature When Frying

Ideally, the temperature of the oil when frying is 170-180°C. Too high a temperature will cause the oil to deteriorate quickly and produce harmful substances, while too low a temperature will cause food to absorb too much oil.

Tips: Use medium heat and add the ingredients when the oil is hot enough (you can test it by dropping a little dough—if it rises immediately, it's ready).

4. Drain the Oil Properly

After the frying process is complete, the next step is to drain the oil properly. This is often considered trivial, even though it has quite an impact on total fat intake. Food that is not drained properly will store more oil, and of course add calories to the body.

Use several sheets of kitchen paper to absorb the oil or place the food on a draining rack so that excess oil can drip off perfectly.

5. Balance it with a Balanced Diet

Even though you have fried the right way, it is still important to balance your diet with other healthier menus. Eating fried foods should not be done every day. Try to include:

• Fresh or steamed vegetables
• Sources of low-fat protein (tofu, tempeh, boiled eggs)
• Fruits rich in fiber
• Enough water

Fried foods can be part of a healthy diet as long as they are not excessive and are combined with a balanced diet.

6. Beware of Cooking Oil Labels

When buying cooking oil, make it a habit to read the packaging label. Check information such as:

• Oil composition (make sure no trans fat is added)
• Vitamin A or E content
• Information on distribution permit from BPOM or halal certificate

Nusakita consistently includes all important information on its packaging. As a product produced by a BUMN through PT Perusahaan Perdagangan Indonesia, Nusakita has also gone through quality testing and a trusted distribution process.

7. Educate the Family from an Early Age

Implementing a healthy diet is not only about cooking techniques, but also the formation of the mindset of all family members. Invite children to recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods, as well as the importance of choosing good cooking oil. Involve them in the cooking process so that they are more aware of the importance of nutrition.

Nusakita: Healthy Cooking Oil for Indonesian Families

Nusakita is not just ordinary cooking oil. This product is part of a national commitment to provide high-quality cooking oil at an affordable price. Produced by a state-owned company and widely distributed throughout Indonesia, Nusakita is here to support:

• National food security
• Public health
• Empowerment of farmers and local palm oil industry

By choosing Nusakita, you support Indonesian-made products and help maintain your family's health.

Conclusion

Frying is part of our culinary culture. But a healthy way of frying will determine how our bodies receive the benefits. Starting from choosing quality cooking oil like Nusakita, maintaining the temperature and frequency of use, to draining the oil and balancing your diet—all are important steps towards a healthy lifestyle that starts from your own kitchen.

Make your kitchen the birthplace of delicious dishes that are not only appetizing but also healthy for the whole family.