Why can't you cook foods in motor oil?

First of all, motor oil tastes terrible. Don't bother doing a taste test on it, just trust me on it, OK. Second is that it is toxic to humans. read more

First, you must have a diesel engine. The spark ignition used in a standard gasoline-powered engine would have a very hard time achieving combustion with vegetable oil. The fuel lines and pumps in a gas engine aren't intended to handle this type of fuel, and many of the sensors used to determine fuel ratios in modern cars simply can't cope well with this variation. read more

Yet it’s in everything and most people can’t even think about cooking without it. You probably guessed that it’s oil. One other thing about oil; it is highly processed. Have a look at all the steps it takes to make canola oil and see if you would call it “food” at the end of the process. read more