“The refined form, which is most commonly used, undergoes considerable processing to reach its final product,” says the registered dietitian. Kristin Gillespie, MS, RD, LDN. She says refined oil is often used in cooking because of its high smoke point, but it is also found in almost all 50% of processed foodsSuch as pizza, peanut butter, chocolate, coffee creamer, and margarine, and many personal care products, where it acts as a stabilizer.
