Portuguese - Óleos e gorduras de cozinha

the fatty component of milk that is used to make butter and contributes to its rich and creamy texture

nata

the fatty tissue found in animals, often used in cooking or as a source of energy

gordura de animal

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

manteiga

a type of food similar to butter, made from vegetable oils or animal fats

margarina

a type of cooking oil derived from plant sources, such as seeds or fruits

óleo vegetal

a type of butter that has been heated and separated from its milk solids, resulting in a golden, pure fat.

manteiga clarificada

juices and fat that come out of meat while being fried, etc.

gotejamento

an aromatic and rich form of clarified butter widely used in Indian cuisine

ghee

a soft white solid substance that is obtained from melting the fatty parts of a hog, used in cooking

banha de porco

a solid fat used in baking to create tender and flaky textures in pastries and doughs

encurtamento

the raw, hard fat around the kidneys and loins of beef, lamb, mutton, etc., used in cooking

sebo

a solid, fatty substance derived from animal fat, often used in candles and soap-making

sebo

the adipose tissue or fat found in the tail of animals, used in cooking for its rich flavor and high fat content

gordura da cauda

a type of unsaturated fat that is created when oil becomes solid after being chemically processed, a process such as the making of margarine

ácido graxo trans

a type of fat molecule that contains no double bonds between carbon atoms and is typically solid at room temperature

ácido graxo saturado

a type of fat that contains one or more double bonds in its chemical structure and is considered healthier for the body

ácido graxo insaturado

a type of dietary fat that contains more than one double bond in its chemical structure, typically found in plant-based oils and fatty fish

gordura poliinsaturada

a type of healthy dietary fat that is typically liquid at room temperature and can help improve heart health

ácido graxo monoinsaturado

a type of flavorful cooking oil derived from sesame seeds, commonly used in Asian cuisines

óleo de gergelim

an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

azeite

a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant, commonly used in cooking and food preparation

óleo de cártamo

a type of cooking oil extracted from sunflower seeds

óleo de girassol

a type of vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees

óleo de palma

a type of vegetable oil derived from peanuts, commonly used for cooking and frying

óleo de amendoim

a type of pungent and flavorful oil extracted from mustard seeds

óleo de mostarda

oil that is made from corn and usually used when cooking

óleo de milho

a type of cooking oil extracted from soybeans

óleo de soja

an essential type of oil derived from the lemongrass plant, known for its refreshing and citrusy aroma

óleo de capim-limão