Animal oil is similar to animal butter and is obtained from the fat of cow's or sheep's milk, and in terms of traditional medicine, it has more health benefits than vegetable oils. Of course, like all oils, this oil should not be consumed excessively, especially in those with cardiovascular and blood pressure problems. In this article, we examine the benefits of animal oil, the most famous of which in Iran is Kermanshahi oil.
What is animal oil?
Animal oil, which is also known as Kermanshahi oil or yellow oil in Iran; It is an animal and food product that is prepared from cow or sheep milk in the middle of spring and autumn. This oil is produced in different regions of Iran, but the best and most desirable type is produced in Kermanshah region, which has a pleasant taste and smell and high nutritional value. To prepare animal oil, milk is turned into yogurt and a Store in a cool place at night. Then they turn it into buttermilk and use musk to obtain its butter and then boil it until it is completely pure. The color of oil prepared from sheep butter is almost white, and the color of oil prepared from cow butter is more yellow, and due to the high content of cow butter compared to sheep butter, this oil has become famous as yellow oil in Iran.
Nutritional value of animal oil
Compared to industrial butter, which contains 80-85% fat, this oil is more fatty and has more nutritional properties:
The sheep type of animal oil is a little slow digesting and has higher cholesterol compared to cow oil, but It has a better taste and aroma and is more expensive.
This oil is naturally prepared from milk fat and unlike vegetable and industrial oils, it does not contain trans fatty acids. Vegetables, tallow and linseed oil have been considered more useful.
Types of animal oil
Several types of this oil are available in the market, each of which has a different taste:
Sheep Oil:
Unlike milk and sheep meat, which have a warm nature, this oil has a cold nature, and its price is higher than the other two oils due to the rarity of sheep's milk compared to cow's milk. The color of sheep oil is white and it is more loose at room temperature than the other two oils.
Cow oil:
Unlike beef and veal, which are cold, this oil has a warm character, has a mild aroma and taste, and its price is lower than the other two oils. The color of beef oil is deep yellow and it is more solid at room temperature than the other two oils.
Mixed oil:
This oil is a combination of cow and sheep oil and its properties are between these two oils. Mixed animal oil has a moderate character. The price of this oil is higher than cow oil and lower than sheep oil.
Properties of animal oil
Animal oil contains large amounts of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D and vitamin K and helps to strengthen the immune system.
Animal oils are rich in linoleic acid and oleic acid, which prevent arteriosclerosis and They have anti-inflammatory effects and are also beneficial for cardiovascular health. Animal oil also contains another fatty acid called butyrate, which plays a vital role in digestive health. Body massage with the help of this oil will warm up. Brain and bones and reducing and improving joint pain helps. One of the benefits of Kermanshahi oil is reducing bad blood cholesterol and increasing good cholesterol, provided that it is consumed in the right amount and there is enough physical activity.
The properties of Kermanshahi oil are very similar to the properties of coconut oil and because of its high fatty acids that are directly absorbed by the liver and used as a source of energy for the body.
