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Just learned, as I wanted to find out what "Expeller Pressed" oil was, that many oils are expelled via hexane. Ack. Expeller pressed for me plz k thx.

(from small bites, emphasis mine)

"An oil is considered expeller-pressed when it is extracted from its source – a seed or nut – solely through a crushing mechanism.

Consider it a less-processed end product.

Standard oils (i.e: the oil used for Doritos) are extracted chemically with the aid of hexane, a petrochemical also used as a paint diluent and solvent.

Hexane was actually classified as a Hazardous Air Pollutant in 1993 by the Environmental Protection Agency, and can lead to serious health complications if inhaled.

There are currently studies being done on hexane consumption in the diet, mainly to determine if any links can be made between its consumption and higher risks of cancer.

What is known is that the release of hexane into the atmosphere by conventional oil processing methods ultimately creates greenhouse gases."

Also, apparently if hexane-processed oil is heated, the traces of hexane that might be left in the oil can turn into its highly toxic airborne form.

Ew!