{"id":10598,"date":"2026-06-11T18:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/frying-fat-how-to-select-the-right-frying-medium-and-where-to-buy-foodservice-frying-fats\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T18:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T18:53:00","slug":"frying-fat-how-to-select-the-right-frying-medium-and-where-to-buy-foodservice-frying-fats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/frying-fat-how-to-select-the-right-frying-medium-and-where-to-buy-foodservice-frying-fats\/","title":{"rendered":"Frying fat \u2013 how to select the right frying medium and where to buy foodservice frying fats"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10598\" class=\"elementor elementor-10598 elementor-10398\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b832e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17b832e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ec6ffd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ec6ffd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Frying fat is a specialised fat designed for intensive frying in professional kitchens, industrial fryers and production facilities. Unlike table oils, it is engineered for long service life at elevated temperatures, oxidative stability and consistent quality across every production batch.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf030c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2cf030c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a823c65 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile aleft elementor-widget-image-box wgl-image-box wgl-view-default button-left elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"a823c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;wgl_fade_up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><a class=\"wgl-infobox__link\" href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/frying-fats\/\"><\/a><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-right\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-media_wrapper\"><span class=\"media-wrapper img-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-image-box_img\"><span ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/frytury-do-smazenia-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-6849\" alt=\"Frytury do sma\u017cenia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/frytury-do-smazenia-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/frytury-do-smazenia-ikonka-2.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3e07555\">Frying fats<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><div  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button \"><div class=\"button__content\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\"> <span class=\"read-more-icon read-more-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 7.99999C0 7.70162 0.118527 7.41547 0.329505 7.20449C0.540484 6.99351 0.826631 6.87499 1.125 6.87499H14.1593L9.3285 2.04649C9.11726 1.83524 8.99858 1.54873 8.99858 1.24999C8.99858 0.951242 9.11726 0.664732 9.3285 0.453487C9.53974 0.242242 9.82625 0.123566 10.125 0.123566C10.4237 0.123566 10.7103 0.242242 10.9215 0.453487L17.6715 7.20349C17.7763 7.30799 17.8594 7.43213 17.9161 7.56881C17.9728 7.70549 18.002 7.85201 18.002 7.99999C18.002 8.14796 17.9728 8.29449 17.9161 8.43116C17.8594 8.56784 17.7763 8.69199 17.6715 8.79649L10.9215 15.5465C10.7103 15.7577 10.4237 15.8764 10.125 15.8764C9.82625 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href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/frying-fats\/\"><\/a><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-top\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-media_wrapper\"><span class=\"media-wrapper img-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-image-box_img\"><span ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/frytury-do-smazenia-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-6849\" alt=\"Frytury do sma\u017cenia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/frytury-do-smazenia-ikonka-2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/frytury-do-smazenia-ikonka-2.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-3e07555\">Frying fats<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><div  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button \"><div class=\"button__content\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\"> <span class=\"read-more-icon read-more-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 7.99999C0 7.70162 0.118527 7.41547 0.329505 7.20449C0.540484 6.99351 0.826631 6.87499 1.125 6.87499H14.1593L9.3285 2.04649C9.11726 1.83524 8.99858 1.54873 8.99858 1.24999C8.99858 0.951242 9.11726 0.664732 9.3285 0.453487C9.53974 0.242242 9.82625 0.123566 10.125 0.123566C10.4237 0.123566 10.7103 0.242242 10.9215 0.453487L17.6715 7.20349C17.7763 7.30799 17.8594 7.43213 17.9161 7.56881C17.9728 7.70549 18.002 7.85201 18.002 7.99999C18.002 8.14796 17.9728 8.29449 17.9161 8.43116C17.8594 8.56784 17.7763 8.69199 17.6715 8.79649L10.9215 15.5465C10.7103 15.7577 10.4237 15.8764 10.125 15.8764C9.82625 15.8764 9.53974 15.7577 9.3285 15.5465C9.11726 15.3352 8.99858 15.0487 8.99858 14.75C8.99858 14.4512 9.11726 14.1647 9.3285 13.9535L14.1593 9.12499H1.125C0.826631 9.12499 0.540484 9.00646 0.329505 8.79548C0.118527 8.58451 0 8.29836 0 7.99999Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"button__text\">View offer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0af59d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0af59d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Frying fats in brief<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Types of frying fat: <\/b>solid frying fat (including block format), liquid frying fat and semi-liquid frying fat \u2013 each form suits different frying processes and fryer types.<\/li>\n<li><b>Composition: <\/b>modern catering frying fat is based on vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower, fractionated palm), free from trans fatty acids, often available in palm-free and clean label variants.<\/li>\n<li><b>Packaging: <\/b>10 l containers, 20 l catering packs, bag-in-box cartons, pallet buckets and tanker deliveries \u2013 format selected according to the scale of the operation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Selection: <\/b>the choice of frying fat is determined by operating temperature, continuous frying time, the type of product being fried (chips, fish, battered meats, doughnuts, vegetables) and the expected number of frying cycles.<\/li>\n<li><b>Purchasing: <\/b>catering frying fat is available from food wholesalers, but the most advantageous conditions \u2013 both in terms of price and quality \u2013 are offered by direct manufacturers, particularly for regular orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>What is frying fat and how does it differ from kitchen oil?<\/h2>\n<p>Frying fat is a <b>specialised frying mediumdesigned for prolonged operation at elevated temperatures<\/b>, in which the key parameters are smoke point, oxidative stability and resistance to the formation of free fatty acids. Standard edible oil performs well in single-use frying applications, but in foodservice conditions \u2013 where the same batch of fat remains in use for many hours \u2013 a solution engineered for continuous use is required.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, <b>frying fat has a significantly longer service life than standard oil<\/b>, which translates into less frequent fat changes in the fryer, lower raw material consumption per 100 kg of fried product and consistent organoleptic quality throughout the working day. From the perspective of kitchen management and purchasing departments, this means a predictable unit cost and reduced process losses.<\/p>\n<p>The second key distinction is the <b>composition of frying fat tailored to the operator&#8217;s requirements<\/b>: a low polyunsaturated fatty acid content in certain types (enhancing oxidative resistance), the absence of chemically hardened fats, and, in premium variants, a full clean label, palm-free or trans-free declaration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10342\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-1.jpg\" alt=\"Frying fat - Solid, liquid and semi-liquid frying fats\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Solid, liquid and semi-liquid frying fats \u2013 types for foodservice<\/h2>\n<p>The best frying fat for chips does not exist as a single universal product \u2013 <b>the type of frying fat must be matched to the production process and equipment<\/b> available in your kitchen or frying line. The three basic physical forms of frying fat are solid, liquid and semi-liquid, each with distinct applications.<\/p>\n<h3>Solid frying fat and block format<\/h3>\n<p><b>Solid frying fat<\/b> is a fat that maintains a hard consistency at room temperature, typically supplied in block or cube form. Block frying fat is easy to portion and dose manually into smaller fryers, particularly in restaurants, food trucks and mid-rotation catering outlets.<\/p>\n<p>Solid fats are characterised by <b>high oxidative stability and a distinctive sensory profile in fried products<\/b> \u2013 chips acquire a more pronounced aroma and a crispier texture. Fat absorption into the fried product is often lower than with liquid frying fats. They are the standard choice in traditional Belgian and German foodservice and in fish and chip shops.<\/p>\n<h3>Liquid frying fat<\/h3>\n<p><b>Liquid frying fat remains fluid at room temperature<\/b>, eliminating the need for melting on fryer start-up and shortening equipment preparation time. This is the preferred solution in large-scale catering operations, hotel kitchens, cinemas and industrial lines frying frozen products.<\/p>\n<p>Liquid frying fat is also <b>more convenient to distribute in packaging such as bag-in-box or IBC containers<\/b>, as it does not require the container to be heated before filling the equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Semi-liquid frying fat<\/h3>\n<p><b>Semi-liquid frying fat is a compromise between the two forms<\/b> \u2013 at room temperature it has a paste or thick cream consistency, combining ease of dosing with good stability and a sensory profile similar to solid fat. It suits applications where a balance between handling convenience and the flavour profile of the finished product is required.<\/p>\n<h2>Composition of frying fat \u2013 what is in a professional frying medium?<\/h2>\n<p>The composition of catering frying fat most commonly includes <b>refined vegetable oils selected for thermal stability and raw material cost<\/b>: rapeseed oil, sunflower oil (including high-oleic variants), palm oil and palm fractions (olein, stearin). Depending on the formulation, emulsifiers, antioxidants (e.g. tocopherols), anti-foaming agents (silicone-based compounds) and, optionally, butter flavourings or colorants may be added.<\/p>\n<p>Key technological parameters worth reviewing in the specification:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Parameter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meaning<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why it matters<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Smoke point<\/td>\n<td>Temperature at which the fat begins to degrade<\/td>\n<td>Affects the safe operating temperature of the fryer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oxidative stability (Rancimat)<\/td>\n<td>Resistance to oxidation over time<\/td>\n<td>Determines the number of frying cycles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fatty acid profile<\/td>\n<td>Proportion of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids<\/td>\n<td>Affects shelf life and product characteristics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trans fatty acid content<\/td>\n<td>In line with industry requirements &lt;1% (trans-free often &lt;0.5%); per EU requirements &lt;2%<\/td>\n<td>Regulatory and reputational requirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Free fatty acids (FFA)<\/td>\n<td>Indicator of fat freshness<\/td>\n<td>Low FFA = longer service life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Rafsol Group&#8217;s portfolio includes <b>palm-free, trans-free and clean label frying fats<\/b>, tailored to your brand&#8217;s raw material policy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the right frying fat for chips and other fried foods?<\/h2>\n<p>Frying fat for chips should be selected according to several technological criteria, but <b>the most important factors are the type and volume of food being fried. <\/b>A frying fat suitable for a high-volume frozen-chip operation may not be the best choice for a doughnut bakery or a restaurant serving battered fish and meat.<\/p>\n<p>When selecting a frying fat, it is worth analysing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fryer type<\/b> \u2013 pressure, open-top, continuous, belt \u2013 each has different requirements regarding fat viscosity and consistency.<\/li>\n<li><b>Operating temperature<\/b> \u2013 typically 165\u2013180\u00b0C for chips, 170\u2013175\u00b0C for doughnuts, 180\u00b0C for battered meats.<\/li>\n<li><b>Number of frying cycles per day<\/b> \u2013 the higher the number, the more important oxidative stability becomes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Labelling and marketing requiremants<\/b>\u2013 clean label, palm-free, non-GMO, RSPO.<\/li>\n<li><b>Scale of production and packaging format<\/b> \u2013 10 l containers for smaller operations, 20 l catering packs and larger formats for industrial facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selecting the right frying fat helps maintain consistent product quality while reducing overall frying costs. Cost efficiency should be assessed per kilogram of finished product rather than by the purchase price per litre alone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10332\" src=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-ikona.jpg\" alt=\"Frying fat for chips and other fried foods\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-ikona.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-ikona-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-ikona-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/frytura-gastronomiczna-ikona-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Frying fat packaging and delivery formats: 10-litre and 20-litre options<\/h2>\n<p>The 20-litre format is one of the most popular options for mid-sized restaurants, combining convenient storage with a favourable cost per litre. The 10 l format suits smaller establishments, food trucks and seasonal outlets where rapid turnover and mobility are priorities.<\/p>\n<p>In larger operations \u2013 restaurant chains, cinemas, industrial frying facilities, fish processing plants \u2013 <b>bag-in-box, 22 l pails, IBC containers and tanker deliveries<\/b> are used. The choice of packaging depends on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>average weekly consumption,<\/li>\n<li>available storage space and loading infrastructure,<\/li>\n<li>logistical requirements (fryer loading from a pallet vs. from a tanker),<\/li>\n<li>HACCP procedures and batch traceability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rafsol Group offers <b>frying fats in formats ranging from 3, 5 and 10 litre bottles, through 10\u201322 l pails, cartons and bag-in-box, to IBC containers and full tankers<\/b> \u2013 with delivery throughout the EU.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><em>Read also:<a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/new-in-the-offer-ibc-containers\/\"><strong> New in the offer: IBC containers<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Frying fat \u2013 wholesale, distributor or direct from the manufacturer?<\/h2>\n<p>Wholesale purchase of frying fat for catering is the standard procurement model for smaller and medium-sized establishments that buy fat from a local food wholesaler alongside other supplies. <b>Wholesalers offer logistical convenience<\/b> \u2013 a single delivery, a single supplier, a short lead time \u2013 but their range is limited to the most popular SKUs, and the intermediary margin affects the final price.<\/p>\n<p>Buying through a distributor works well <b>for irregular orders or where the facility lacks the storage capacity for larger quantities<\/b>. For production facilities, restaurant chains and large frying operations, however, purchasing directly from the manufacturer is more cost-effective.<\/p>\n<p>A frying fat manufacturer guarantees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>access to the full product range<\/b> \u2013 including fats tailored to specific applications,<\/li>\n<li><b>pricing without an intermediary margin<\/b> \u2013 significant for regular, large-volume orders,<\/li>\n<li><b>the option to order private label production<\/b> or to modify the formulation,<\/li>\n<li><b>technological support<\/b> \u2013 consultation on fat selection, application testing, optimisation of frying cost per unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Frying fat pricing \u2013 what actually drives purchase cost?<\/h2>\n<p>The price of frying fat is not fixed and <b>depends primarily on three variables<\/b>: global vegetable raw material commodity prices (rapeseed, sunflower, palm), the product formulation (composition, certifications, functional additives) and the order volume and packaging format.<\/p>\n<p>When evaluating a frying fat offer for foodservice, it is worth looking beyond the price per litre to the <b>total cost of frying<\/b>, which takes into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>service life of the fat (number of cycles before replacement),<\/li>\n<li>fat losses (absorption by the fried product),<\/li>\n<li>costs of changing and disposing of spent fat,<\/li>\n<li>the impact of fat quality on complaints and production waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A manufacturer offering a cheaper fat with a shorter service life may in practice be a more expensive choice than a supplier of a higher unit-price fat with a longer operational life. For this reason, <b>it is worth directing <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/quote-request\/\">your enquiry<\/a> to the manufacturer together with a process description<\/b> \u2013 this will allow a cost-optimised product to be selected, rather than simply the cheapest item in the catalogue.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to buy frying fat \u2013 purchasing from a foodservice fat manufacturer<\/h2>\n<p>Where to buy professional frying fat? The widest range, the shortest delivery route and the best pricing conditions are offered by <b>manufacturers of vegetable fats for the food industry<\/b>, such as Rafsol Group. Direct contact with the manufacturer also provides access to technological advice, custom formulations and rapid order fulfilment, including tanker deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>Rafsol Group supplies catering frying fats to over 26 countries, serving <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/horeca\/\"><strong>HoReCa chains<\/strong><\/a>, frying operations, production facilities, cinemas and retail networks. <b>The portfolio includes solid, liquid and semi-liquid frying fats<\/b>, including palm-free, trans-free and clean label variants, across the full range of packaging \u2013 from bottles to tanker deliveries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f30a0f5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-showcase\" data-id=\"f30a0f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-showcase.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-showcase  breakpoint_on-mobile\" data-breakpoint=\"767\"><div class=\"showcase__item elementor-repeater-item-98e87ef  \" ><div class=\"showcase__background\"><\/div><a class=\"showcase__link\" href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/horeca\/\"><\/a><div class=\"showcase__item_inner\"><div class=\"image_on_responsive\"><\/div><h4 class=\"showcase__title\"><span class=\"showcase__subtitle\">For<\/span><span class=\"title\">HoReCa<\/span><\/h4><div class=\"showcase__content_wrapper\"><div class=\"showcase__content\"><p>Rafsol Group supplies catering frying fats to over 26 countries, serving HoReCa chains, frying operations, production facilities, cinemas and retail networks. <\/span><b>The portfolio includes solid, liquid and semi-liquid frying fats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including palm-free, trans-free and clean label variants, across the full range of packaging \u2013 from bottles to tanker deliveries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/offer\/horeca\/\" class=\"wgl-showcase__button wgl-button showcase__button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><div class=\"wgl-icon\"><div class=\"icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"read-more-icon read-more-svg\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 16\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 7.99999C0 7.70162 0.118527 7.41547 0.329505 7.20449C0.540484 6.99351 0.826631 6.87499 1.125 6.87499H14.1593L9.3285 2.04649C9.11726 1.83524 8.99858 1.54873 8.99858 1.24999C8.99858 0.951242 9.11726 0.664732 9.3285 0.453487C9.53974 0.242242 9.82625 0.123566 10.125 0.123566C10.4237 0.123566 10.7103 0.242242 10.9215 0.453487L17.6715 7.20349C17.7763 7.30799 17.8594 7.43213 17.9161 7.56881C17.9728 7.70549 18.002 7.85201 18.002 7.99999C18.002 8.14796 17.9728 8.29449 17.9161 8.43116C17.8594 8.56784 17.7763 8.69199 17.6715 8.79649L10.9215 15.5465C10.7103 15.7577 10.4237 15.8764 10.125 15.8764C9.82625 15.8764 9.53974 15.7577 9.3285 15.5465C9.11726 15.3352 8.99858 15.0487 8.99858 14.75C8.99858 14.4512 9.11726 14.1647 9.3285 13.9535L14.1593 9.12499H1.125C0.826631 9.12499 0.540484 9.00646 0.329505 8.79548C0.118527 8.58451 0 8.29836 0 7.99999Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"image_on_default\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7a5688 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7a5688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about catering frying fat<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Is catering frying fat the same as frying oil?<\/h3>\n<p>No. <b>Catering frying fat is a technological fat engineered for prolonged frying<\/b> at elevated temperatures with a high number of cycles, whereas standard kitchen oil is formulated for single-use frying or cold applications. Frying fats offer higher oxidative stability and a longer service life.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between solid, liquid and semi-liquid frying fat?<\/h3>\n<p>The difference lies in consistency at room temperature. <b>Solid frying fat takes the form of a hard block or cube<\/b>, liquid frying fat remains fluid, and semi-liquid frying fat has a paste-like consistency. Solid fats deliver a more pronounced sensory profile; liquid fats are easier to handle; semi-liquid fats combine both aspects.<\/p>\n<h3>Are palm-free frying fats available?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Rafsol Group produces <b>palm-free frying fats based on rapeseed oil, sunflower oil and their combinations<\/b>, including high-oleic (HO) variants that provide high oxidative stability without the use of palm-derived raw materials.<\/p>\n<h3>What packaging formats are available for catering frying fats?<\/h3>\n<p>Our standard range includes frying fats in 3, 5 and 10 l bottles, 10, 20 and 22 l pails, cartons and bag-in-box, IBC containers, and tanker deliveries. <b>The 10 l container and the 20 l catering pack<\/b> are the most commonly selected formats by restaurants and frying operations.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to buy catering frying fat in bulk?<\/h3>\n<p>Catering frying fats are available from food wholesalers and directly from manufacturers. <b>Purchasing from a manufacturer ensures a wider product range, better pricing for regular orders and technological support<\/b> in selecting the right fat.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Are you planning to change your frying fat supplier or select a new fat for a specific application? <a href=\"https:\/\/rafsol.eu\/en\/quote-request\/\"><strong>Please get in touch<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 our technologists will help you select the right catering frying fat for your process free of charge and prepare an individual quotation for the full range of packaging options.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frying fat is a specialised fat designed for intensive frying in professional kitchens, industrial fryers and production facilities. 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