Peanut Oil

Expeller or solvent extracted, refined

medium confidenceZero trans fat

Fry Cycles

130to 25% TPM

Smoke Point

225°C

OSI

12hours

Profile

A traditional deep-frying oil valued for its distinctive nutty flavor, particularly in Asian, Southern US, and turkey-frying applications. Five Guys and Chick-fil-A both use peanut oil as a brand differentiator. The 46% MUFA provides moderate stability, but 32% PUFA limits fry life to approximately 130 cycles. The critical operational consideration is allergen management — peanut allergy requires dedicated fryer protocols and clear disclosure.

Fatty acid breakdown

Saturated (SAFA)

17%

Monounsaturated (MUFA)

46%

Polyunsaturated (PUFA)

32%

Health

LDL effectneutral

Trans fatzero

Bioactivesresveratrol, phytosterols, vitamin E

Moderate PUFA (32%) limits frying stability. Contains resveratrol. Allergen: refined peanut oil is generally safe for peanut-allergic individuals (proteins removed by refining), but cross-contact risk requires dedicated fryer protocols.

Sustainability

Deforestation risklow

Nitrogen-fixing legume, beneficial for soil. Primarily grown in US (Georgia, Texas), China, India. Low deforestation risk.