Through frying, one can sear or even carbonize the surface of foods while caramelizing sugars.  Many foods are cooked in oils or other fats, as previously mentioned. Healthy oils or fats should be used in cooking for obvious reasons. Here Evangelyn Rodriguez, Food.news, reflects on nutrient content and health benefits of ghee:

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“Butter is a beloved ingredient in cooking. While many people love the taste of butter, health-conscious people tend to avoid it because of its high calorie and fat content. But a type of butter which originated in India has recently gained popularity in the U.S. as a pantry staple. Known simply as ghee, this clarified butter is considered a better, healthier version of regular butter and is even accepted as part of the Paleo diet. To acquaint you with this wonderful butter substitute, here are some facts about its nutrient content and health benefits.

Tastier, healthier butter

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Ghee is a type of clarified butter made from the high-quality milk of grass-fed cows. Clarified butter is concentrated butterfat produced by removing the milk solids and water content of butter. But unlike normal clarified butter, ghee is caramelized after the clarification process, giving it a rich, nutty taste and aroma. This also allows ghee to have a higher vitamin content than your regular stick of butter.

Ghee is rich in fatty acids that are directly converted into energy inside the body. One such fatty acid is conjugated linoleic acid, which is linked to cancer prevention and weight loss. Ghee also contains an ideal ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health. The most abundant vitamin present in ghee is vitamin A. (Related: Ghee: A clarified butter rich in essential fats and vitamins.)

A tablespoon of ghee contains:

The health benefits of ghee

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Ghee is preferred over regular butter because it no longer contains lactose or casein. These proteins are not tolerated well by some people and can sometimes cause discomforting symptoms, such as stomach cramping, flatulence, bloating, and inflammation. Besides being suitable for people with food intolerance, ghee is also known for the following benefits:

It provides essential vitamins

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Ghee is a great source of fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are needed by the body to maintain good health. Vitamin A is important for vision and supports the immune system; vitamin D is necessary for hormone maintenance and balancing the mood; vitamin E is an antioxidant that prevents cellular damage caused by free radicals; and vitamin K helps transport calcium to the bones.

It is better for cooking than regular butter and most cooking oils

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Ghee is healthier to use for high-heat cooking than most cooking oils or regular butter because it has a higher smoke point. Oils that exceed their smoke point become oxidized and release free radicals, which can damage cells and induce inflammation. The smoke point of ghee is 485 F while the smoke point of regular butter is only 350 F.”

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