safflower oil

American  

noun

1. an oil expressed or extracted fromsafflower seeds, used in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of safflower oil

First recorded in 1855–60

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safflower oil

Animal fats like lard tend to smoke around 370 degrees Fahrenheit, while vegetable oils like safflower oil catch fire upward of 450 degrees.

From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2022

As with safflower oil, avocado oil is a great choice for very high-heat cooking methods, like shallow and deep-frying, as well as grilling.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2021

If you decide to make them, the chef says safflower oil is a good option in lieu of lard.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2020

“Made with coffee grounds, sunflower oil, and safflower oil, the scrub smooths rough winter skin,” writes Ashley Weatherford about this body scrub.

From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2018

The Dr. Oz Show Superfoods for super skin; the immune system; safflower oil; undesirable things in fish; the tongue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2014