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My oil is smoking

4 C

Is food wet or frost covered?

3 C

Recommended Solution

Remove as much moisture as you can from food before frying – water will shorten the life of your oil and reduce its performance. Also make sure you remove any excess crumbs and breaded products.

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Have you filtered or skimmed recently?

2 A

Recommended Solution

Skim regularly to remove particles – if you don’t they will carbonise, potentially produce carcinogenic acrylamides, taint your oil and shorten its life.

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Have meat products or other oils been in the fryer?

2 A

Recommended Solution

Ensure fryer is clean after each use to ensure no debris or cross contamination.

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Is the thermostat working correctly? The oil may be overheating.

2 D

Recommended Solution

Check flame alignment on gas fryers – it may need adjusting and can cause hot spots.

Fry at the correct temperature – too hot and you’ll shorten the life of your oil, too low and oil will be absorbed into the food, producing soggy, unhealthy results. Please refer to the Ex-Seed Frying Guide for the correct frying temperatures.

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