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Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
The article discusses the health implications of various cooking oils, recommending sunflower or rapeseed oil for everyday cooking and deep frying due to their high smoke points and health benefits, while suggesting extra virgin olive oil for salads and finishing dishes. It emphasizes that no single oil is a magic solution, and a balanced diet is key, debunking myths about oils and fats.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IFLScience
Scientists from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), have conducted experiments to determine whether frying in microgravity is possible. Using a special automated fryer with high-speed cameras, the experiment measured the temperature of the oil, potato, and how bubbles moved. The results showed that in microgravity, bubbles still easily detached from the surface of the potatoes, meaning astronauts on long-duration missions can enjoy fries. The study could also lead to advancements in various fields, from traditional boiling to producing hydrogen from solar energy in microgravity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by European Space Agency
Researchers from the University of Thessaloniki, Greece, have successfully fried potatoes in microgravity, paving the way for astronauts to enjoy comfort food on long space missions. The experiment was conducted on two ESA parabolic flight campaigns, and the frying process was filmed with a high-speed camera to capture bubble dynamics. The researchers found that vapour bubbles detached easily from the potato surface similarly to on Earth. The study could also lead to advancements in various fields, from traditional boiling to producing hydrogen from solar energy in microgravity.