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100 Uses for Essential Oils

Best practices for cooking with

essential oils

Cooking with essential oils is easier than you think.
When you’re ready to start using essential oils in
the kitchen, here are a few best practices to keep in
mind as you get the hang of it.

• Remember to only cook with essential oils that
have been approved for internal use.

• Use stainless steel, ceramic, or glass cookware, as
some essential oils can damage certain types of
plastic.

• Because essential oils are affected by heat, you
can add extra oil to a recipe before baking or
boiling. However, in some cases, the flavor can still
evaporate or cook out. If possible, add the oil at
the end of your cooking to preserve the flavor.

• Remember to start small—only a small amount
of oil will be needed for powerful flavor. You can
always add more later, but you can’t take the
flavor out once it has been added.

• Always use the toothpick method when adding
essential oils with a strong chemistry such as
Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Clove, Cumin, Thyme,
or Oregano. These oils should also be properly
diluted when added to beverages.

Now that you understand the basics, let’s go over
10 easy ways to use essential oils for cooking.

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