Is Reusing Fried Oil Safe? Tips to Reuse Cooking Oil the Right Way
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: November 4, 2025 15:05 IST2025-11-04T15:05:06+5:302025-11-04T15:05:06+5:30
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Food is fried at least once a week in our kitchen. Puri, Sabzi, or any fired items are prepared regularly. After frying food, we often wonder what to do with that oil. Some people reuse this oil. But reused oil can be harmful to health.
Reusing fried oil greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, liver failure, diabetes or cancer. In such a case, let's see how to reuse fried oil instead of throwing it away.
First of all, check its color, smell and consistency. If the oil has turned black or sticky, throw it away.
But if it has changed color slightly, it can be filtered and used. Instead, it can be used for cleaning iron items, removing rust or greasing door handles.
You Can use that oil for lighting diya
We can use the remaining oil to retain moisture in compost or to protect plants from pests.
