Extend the Life of Your Cooking Oil, Reduce Costs, and Improve Food Quality

1. Store Oil Properly

Proper storage is the first step to preserving the quality of your cooking oil.

Keep it Cool and Dark: Store unopened oil in a cool, dark place away from heat and light, which can cause oxidation and degrade the oil.

  • Seal It Tightly: Always reseal the container after use to prevent exposure to air.
  • Label and Rotate Stock: Use a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to ensure older oil is used before newer stock, preventing waste and maintaining freshness.

2. Filter Oil Regularly

Filtering cooking oil is the most effective way to extend its usability in a high-volume kitchen:

  • Remove Food Particles: Food debris can accelerate oil breakdown, so use a fine mesh filter or a commercial oil filtration system to remove particles after each frying session.
  • Follow a Schedule: Develop a regular filtration schedule based on how often the oil is used and the types of food cooked. Heavily breaded or battered foods may require more frequent filtering.
  • Avoid Cross-Contamination: Use separate oil for different types of dishes, such as seafood and dessert, to prevent flavors from mixing.

3. Reheat Oil Properly

Reusing oil is common in commercial kitchens, but it must be done carefully:

  • Heat Gradually: Avoid overheating reused oil. Bring it to the proper frying temperature slowly to prevent burning and further breakdown.
  • Check for Signs of Degradation: Discard oil that shows excessive smoking, darkening, or off odors, as these indicate it is no longer suitable for cooking.
  • Use High-Quality Oil: Invest in oils with high smoke points and stability, such as high oleic vegetable oil, which is specifically designed to withstand repeated use. Learn about high oleic oil here.

4. Practice Regular Cleaning

Clean fryers are essential for prolonging the life of your oil:

  • Clean Between Oil Changes: Thoroughly clean fryers before adding fresh oil to remove any residue that could contaminate the new batch.
  • Inspect Equipment: Regularly inspect fryers, filters, and storage tanks for damage or buildup that could affect oil quality.

5. Monitor and Maintain Oil Quality

Finally, keep an eye on your oil to ensure it meets the standards for safe and high-quality cooking:

  • Test Oil Regularly: Use oil test strips to monitor free fatty acid levels and determine when it’s time to replace the oil.
  • Train Your Team: Educate kitchen staff on the importance of oil care and how to spot signs of deterioration.

The Benefits of Proper Oil Management

Taking the time to care for your cooking oil offers multiple advantages:

  • Cost Savings: Extending the life of your oil reduces the frequency of replacements, saving your kitchen money over time.
  • Improved Food Quality: Properly maintained oil ensures food tastes fresh and cooks evenly, keeping customers satisfied.
  • Safety and Sustainability: Reusing and disposing of oil responsibly minimizes waste and environmental impact.

For restaurants and event kitchens, oil care isn’t just a cost-saving measure—it’s a commitment to delivering the best dining experience possible. By implementing these tips, your team can maximize the lifespan of your oil while maintaining top-notch food quality and safety.

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What is Expeller Pressed Soybean Oil?

Here’s what you need to know about expeller pressed soybean oil.

The All Natural Process at Quality Roasting

At Quality Roasting, we pride ourselves on our all-natural expeller process for producing both our soybean meal and soybean oils. Our commitment to providing natural and nutritious soy-based products ensures that our expeller pressed soybean meal and expeller pressed soybean oil are the best choice for safety and quality.

What is Expeller Pressing?

Expeller pressing uses a physical process such as a mechanical press to extract oil from soybeans with heat, friction, and pressure. This method ensures that no solvents are involved, eliminating the risk of residual chemicals in the final product. As a result, our soybean oil and expeller pressed soybean meal maintain their natural integrity.

How Does Expeller Pressing Work?

An expeller press is a screw-type machine that applies friction and continuous pressure to squeeze soybeans through a caged barrel-like cavity. As the screw moves forward, it crushes the soybeans, pulling the oils to the surface. The dry matter (soybean cake/meal) is then separated from the oil for further processing into animal feed. This expeller process, while slightly more costly than solvent-based extraction, results in a pure and natural product.

Soybean Oil Refinement

Expeller pressed oil undergoes a refining process, involving additional heat from steam and natural earth bleaching clay to remove minerals and impurities. This ensures a food-grade, ready-to-eat refined oil that meets our standards for a multi-purpose cooking oil. 

Why is Expeller Pressed Soybean Oil Better?

Expeller pressed oils are considered superior due to the absence of chemical solvents, resulting in a cleaner, more natural oil. Our expeller pressed soybean oil provides a healthier option for cooking, frying, and baking. This makes it an ideal choice for those seeking natural soybean oil and a local source for high-quality cooking oil.

From planting the fields to crafting your final product, our goal is to keep it close to home. Great Lakes Gold vegetable oil is made right here in Valders, Wisconsin with locally grown soybeans.


Choose Great Lakes Gold For your Kitchen

Contact us today with any questions regarding our expeller pressed vegetable oil available in Wisconsin and Michigan. Visit our Quality Roasting company site for more information on our all natural products.

Celebrating National Bean Day: Spotlight on Soybeans

January 6th marks National Bean Day

A perfect time to appreciate one of the most versatile crops grown worldwide: soybeans! These legumes are a cornerstone of global agriculture, providing essential nutrients and serving countless industries. Let’s explore the many ways soybeans contribute to our daily lives.

The Many Uses of Soybeans

1. Food

While soy products like tofu and soy milk are less widely consumed in the United States compared to Asian countries, soybean oil is a familiar cooking oil used in many kitchens worldwide. This versatile cooking oil is used for baking, frying, and sautéing due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor. Great Lakes Gold, a local Wisconsin brand, produces high-quality soybean oil for various culinary uses. Visit www.greatlakesgoldoil.com to learn more.

2. Feed

In agriculture, soybean meal is a primary source of protein-rich feed for livestock such as poultry, pigs, and dairy cows. Its high nutritional value supports animal growth and productivity, making it indispensable to the livestock industry. Visit www.feedexceller.com to learn more about Exceller feed ingredients for high producing livestock.

3. Fuel

Soybeans play a vital role in the renewable energy sector. They are a key ingredient in producing biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative to fossil fuels. Biodiesel made from soybeans help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports energy sustainability.

4. Industrial Products

Beyond food, feed, and fuel, soybeans are used in various industrial applications. Their by-products are found in biodegradable plastics, lubricants, adhesives, and even printing inks. This versatility supports environmentally friendly product development and helps reduce reliance on petroleum-based materials.

Why Soybeans Matter

The versatility and sustainability of soybeans make them a cornerstone of modern agriculture and industry. From the food on our plates to the fuel in our tanks, soybeans play a vital role in feeding, powering, and sustaining the world.

As we celebrate #NationalBeanDay, let’s recognize the incredible value of soybeans and their contributions whether it’s the milk you drink, the meals you enjoy, or even the crayons your kids use. Soybeans truly are a small bean with a big impact!

Sell Your Soybeans to Quality Roasting

Are you a farmer looking to sell your soybeans? Quality Roasting is ready to purchase your crop! With facilities across Wisconsin and Michigan, we buy conventional, high oleic, and organic soybeans. Contact us today to learn more. www.qualityroasting.com

What is High Oleic Soybean Oil?

Introduction

Here’s what you need to know about high oleic soybean oil.

High oleic soybean oil is designed for superior performance and stability in high-temperature cooking.

Great Lakes Gold offers 100% pure, chef-recommended high oleic vegetable oil, crafted naturally from locally sourced soybeans.

What is High Oleic Soybean Oil?

High oleic soybean oil comes from soybeans with a higher oleic acid content, a monounsaturated fat known for its health benefits and stability. Our high oleic soybean oil is naturally expeller pressed and contains no additives.

What is Oleic acid?​

Oleic acid is a type of monounsaturated fatty acid found naturally in various plant and animal fats. Oleic acid in cooking oils is known for its stability and resistance to oxidation, which means it doesn’t go rancid as quickly when exposed to air, light, or high temperatures.

Key Benefits of High Oleic Soybean Oil


Enhanced Stability and Extended Fry Life

High oleic soybean oil offers enhanced stability, lasting two to three times longer in fryers than conventional soybean oil.* This means fewer oil changes, reduced costs, and less waste. The oil’s stability ensures consistent cooking quality and performance, making it ideal for professional kitchens.

*The life of a fry oil will depend heavily on the parameters of frying (temperature, filtering, top-off, type of food). Results will vary per user. Regular filtering and proper maintenance will extend fry life.

High Smoke Point​

With a smoke point of over 450°F, our high oleic vegetable oil preserves the natural flavors and textures of food, preventing burning and ensuring superior taste. It excels in frying, baking, and sautéing.

Reduce Build Up on Fryers

High oleic soybean oil accumulates fewer polymerized compounds, meaning less build up, reducing maintenance challenges and making it easier to clean deep fryers and other equipment. This leads to less downtime and lower maintenance costs.

Health Benefits​

The FDA has acknowledged that oleic acid, found in high concentrations in high oleic soybean oil, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease when used to replace fats and oils higher in saturated fats. Read more here.


Choose Great Lakes Gold For your Kitchen​

Great Lakes Gold High Oleic Vegetable Oil is the premium choice for professional kitchens. Its high smoke point, neutral flavor, and extended fry life make it an invaluable asset. Enhance your cooking quality and support local farmers with Great Lakes Gold, crafted naturally in Valders, WI with locally grown soybeans.

For more information about our expeller pressed soybean oil, contact us at here or at GLG@qualityroasting.com