Thursday, January 7, 2010

What makes animal fat, engine grease and margarine thick and cooking oil thin?

Does a high amount of FFA make an oil thicker or is it something else?What makes animal fat, engine grease and margarine thick and cooking oil thin?
Fully saturated fats, like those found in animal fat (butter, for example) generally have a lower melting points that those of unsaturated fats. A lower melting point means that many of these fats are solid at room temperature. Margarine is less thick than butter because it is made from the liquid portion of clearified vegetable fat that is solidified under pressure. It, therefore, contains more unsaturated fat than butter. Not sure about engine grease...





also, ffa? not sure about that either...;-)What makes animal fat, engine grease and margarine thick and cooking oil thin?
It has mostly to do with the length of the carbon chain....

Can I tan outside with any cooking oil? Or is olive oil better than vegitable oil?

Which one? Or will either clog my pores? I have 0 dollars lying around the house so I cant by tanning oil! Thanks!Can I tan outside with any cooking oil? Or is olive oil better than vegitable oil?
I am not so sure about the oil but I know the situation you are in. I have used butter, yes butter, and it works.( I used the kind in the spray bottle) You will smell funny but it did not clog my pores.


Also, Afro-sheen, the hair gel that some people use, will work and make you dark. You can purchase this at your local dollar store for about $2.





You might also be able to find suntan lotion's on sale at the dollar store.





Good Luck~Can I tan outside with any cooking oil? Or is olive oil better than vegitable oil?
Ummm...you definitely don't want to use cooking oil on your skin. If you can't afford tanning oil, the best alternative to use is baby oil. It's like a $1.25 for a big bottle at most Walmart's. It doesn't have any sunscreen but if you just want to glisten in the sun, then you should use baby oil, not cooking oil. It will also make your skin super soft because being in the sun can dry out your skin and cause wrinkling. It's also good if you have been sunburned. Keeping baby oil on your skin will keep you from peeling. If you can't afford it, then don't use anything at all. You don't have to have anything on your skin to get burned. It's a matter of whether you want to smell like fried grease or just like burnt skin. Personally,I would rather smell like a baby's butt. Wishing you good tanning!
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you cant use any of them! it doesn't have the sun protection in them that tanning lotion has. sorry. but you can always use sunscreen..
you are going to burn the piss out of yourself if you rub oil all over yourself and lay in the sun?
Baby Oil, possibly with a few drops of iodine (if you have it), is the original quick tanning oil.
When I was in the gulf shores in june, I saw people using african american hairspray to tan with. They looked really dark from it, it may because of the oils in it. That's whay I would use for a good dark tan.
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well when you use cooking oil and olive oil its kinda like puttin yourself in the oven.





if you put that on your body and go tanning your cooking it.


and if you use it to much than when your older your going to have splotchy skin and even worse skin cancer.





i would just use sunscreen and tan. it works for me.
unless you wanna be greasy, burnt, and smell like dinner cooking, i'd use a tanning lotion (even something with an spf of 5 will get you tan and help with the harmful rays, trust me, i know, i LOVE tanning in the sun)

Where can I find a container that drains cooking oil?

I want to purchase a reasonable draining utensil? What stores carry this item.Where can I find a container that drains cooking oil?
Not sure I understand your question: are you looking for a container (by definition would store the cooking oil as well as ';drain'; or, rather, ';strain'; it) or just a strainer. If you're just looking for something to strain off crumbs, any grocery, big box (Walmart, Target, Kmart, etc.), or kitchen supply store will sell one - it's called a ';sieve'; (pronounced SEEV). Look for fully stainless steel, as it will not rust (or at least be less likely to rust, as the grade of stainless they usually use is pretty poor) and will last much longer. They sell all different sizes and make them with or without handles (unless it fits perfectly over your storage container, go with a hand-held one, as it's less messy to deal with).





If you want something that will strain out sediment as well, your best best is a restaurant supply store - your local one can be found in your yellow pages. (In this case, you would be looking for what's called a ';fine mesh sieve';.)Where can I find a container that drains cooking oil?
Do you mean...to re-use it?


I just put it back in the original bottle, once it's cold, of course, using a funnel with some cheesecloth.


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Don't try to get a fancy container. Get a moderately priced colander (strainer) from your near by Target. It's cheap and reliable.
Good old Walmart has a number of choices , cheap too .
My mom has one. I think it's called a collander. :-|

How do I dispose of used cooking oil?

It is rancid, used oil from my deep fryer, I am in a small town, so no recyclers nearby, IF they take that stuff. Any ideas?How do I dispose of used cooking oil?
NEVER dump your used oil down the drain. It can damage plumbing and cause environmental problems.





First, cool the used oil. Then decide if you need to throw it away or not. Oil used in deep fryers can generally be strained and stored in a clean container for reuse (reuse a few times before it gets rancid).





Next, pour the used oil into a sealable container such as a old jar (think of a mayo or pickle jar with a large body and decent sized mouth).





When the jar is full it can be thrown away in your trash or taken to your local landfill. You can also call your municple government to find out about trash pick up for these kinds of items -- some areas will accept used cooking grease along with motor oil (from changing the oil in your car), etc, on a special pick up day a few times a year.





Since you are in a rural area you might want to ask around to see if any local business produce animal feed - they can sometimes use recycled cooking oil in the process of producing the feed.





You also might want to contact a local fast food restuarant to find out who picks up their used oil; they often contract with trash pick up companies that will recycle or dispose of the oil in an environmentally friendly way. Or they may just allow you to add your used oil to their old oil bin. How do I dispose of used cooking oil?
Uhh no one recylces cooking oil to re-use it for cooking. See if there is someone you sharpens knives and stuff see if they will take it. It works on their stones.





Or just cool and put it back in the original conatiner if you have it, or something with a lid if you don't and toss it. You may not have a lot of options.



You could always make bio-diesel ;)


You could also make soap, but I dunno if anyone would want deep-fryer scented soap.





I usually just throw oil down the sink with some warm soapy water to keep it liquid, but now that I think of it that might not be the best idea...
Put it in a container like an old coffee can or a jar and let it solidify, then you can throw it away.
I keep an old pickle jar in my pantry that I put used oil in. Once it gets full I'll throw it away and start a new jar.
I would just put it in a can and then in the trash.
Can't this be mixed with waste cellulose and fed to chickens and pigs?
i dump my use oil on flower out side i don't know if it is a good ida

Does all food need to have cooking oil used in the bottam of the food or just some?

Just some. You can use baking paper in the oven instead, or I recommend getting a really good quality non stick fry pan, that way you shouldn't need any at all.

What's the best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of used cooking oil?

Make a bird feeder - mix with stale cereal, oats, muslie etc


maybe even flour in winter (a little), mix with dried fruit, nuts and seeds - push in to a container and string up for the birds to enjoy.


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flush it away with a good washing up liquid this will break up the fats so they don't become clogged in the cystem.What's the best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of used cooking oil?
Find someone who uses it in their car and give it to them.
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  • What's the proper way of getting rid of cooking oil once it's been used?

    the proper way is to put it in bottles.


    and trow them in the garbage.


    never in the sink because this will pollute the oceans etc,What's the proper way of getting rid of cooking oil once it's been used?
    I throw it away when it cools, too. It's especially bad for the plumbing if you have a septic system.What's the proper way of getting rid of cooking oil once it's been used?
    Pour the used oil along a fence line to keep the grass or weeds from growing up along the fence. Or you can take it to wal mart and they will dispose of it along with motor oil.
    Take it somewhere that they can convert it into bio-diesel. In the city i live in there is a company that goes to fast food places and gets their used oil and converts it for diesel vehicles to help not use fossil fuels.
    You don't want to clog your drains with that nor outside over the fence; nasty critters will expect dinner all the time. (Stock pile the grease in a coffee can. When full toss into trash.)





    Recycling of used cooking oil is ENCOURAGED---- where the opportunity is available. Possibilities for recycling include:


    鈥et Foods %26amp; Animal Feed 鈥?Pet food manufacturers, farmers, and dog mushers add oil to foods.


    鈥nergy Source 鈥?Used cooking oils can be burned in some incinerators, generators, or diesel engines (as biodiesel fuel).


    鈥onsumer products 鈥?Some companies are using recycled cooking oil to produce soap, cosmetics, glues and other products. Where these options are not available in the state, used cooking oil may be collected and shipped out for proper disposal or recycling.
    i save in disposable container, then take it on camping trips and add to the fire. just pour on wood. it burns slower and your fire lasts longer and hotter
    Never, ever, pour it down the drain. I put mine in an old can then pitch it. Cooking oil can be used as diesel fuel, so maybe you could find someone to recycle it.
    I would fpold up some newspapers into a cone, put that in a sturdy plastic bag, pour the used oil in, tie it up and throw it in the bin.
    Poor about a tablespoon and a half full of dish washing detergeant into it and poor it down the sink with running HOT water. Let the hot water run for about 30 seconds after oil is finished pooring.
    don't put it down the drain. I actually just pour mine into the dumpster or trash - though if you have garbage pickup (no dumpster) i would put it in a disposable container and put it out with your garbage.
    Gosh, I guess let it cool in a coffee can and dispose of it with the garbage. Just don't put it down your drain! It's very bad for the plumbing!
    While it is still a liquid pore it into a disposable container that will not melt, I suggest a washed water or juice bottle. Then throw it out.





    Do not pour it down your sink as it is bad for your plumbing and may clog things.