Zok Vegetable Oil Variants. Zok Vegetable oil variants are premium quality processed, refined and packaged products. They come in 5 different types: Refined pure Groundnut oil Refined pure Soybean oil Refined pure Cottonseed oil Refined pure Palm Olein oil Pure natural Palm oil All the variants are certified by The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), with different certification numbers. Zok Vegetable Oil products are CHOLESTEROL-FREE. Zok Vegetable Oil products are fortified with VITAMIN A. (check product label for the specific nutritional value of the product) Zok Vegetable Oil is the registered trade mark of Ace Products & Services Ltd. Registered with the Federal Ministry Of Commerce And Tourism, Commercial Law Division, Trade Mark Section, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Zok Vegetable Oil Products is proudly 100% made in Nigeria. ZOK Vegetable Oil are products of the rich vegetation of Nigeria. Vegetable oil is edible oil derived from plants in general, such as Peanut (Groundnut) Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Soybean Oil, Saflower Oil, Corn Oil, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Walnut Oil, Melon Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Karnel Oil, Palm Olein Oil, etc.
PACK SIZES All our products come in various sizes and packages to meet your needs, cooking for a family of 4, for 1000 people or more. Zok Vegetable Oil is handy in the underlisted pack sizes:- PACKAGING MATERIALS The bottles are made of PET materials. The Jerry Cans are made of HDPE materials. ZOK Vegetable oil is the brand name for all the variants of vegetable oil produced by and packaged by Ace Products & Services Limited. The make or type of oil is CLEARLY AND BOLDLY written on the label of each product. For your convenience, the products are further differentiated by the colours on the top and bottom border of their label, for easy identification. The refined Pure Groundnut Oil label has a yellow border colour The refined Pure Soybean Oil label has an orange border colour The refined Pure Cotton Seed Oil label has an golden colour border The refined Pure Palm Olein Oil label has a green/yellow border colour The pure natural Palm Oil label has a red/yellow border colour OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON VEGETABLE OIL Vegetable oil contains Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) that the human body cannot produce on its own. EFA like Linoleic acids and Linolenic acids are supplied to the human body through diets. So it is therefore necessary and healthy to consume diets made with quality vegetable oil on daily basis. Vegetable oil is a source of lipids for human nutrition for the repairs of worn out tissues, formation of new cells, and a good source of energy. The quality and stability of vegetable oil is therefore very important for the consumer's nutrition. Some vegetable oil like Palm oil have high saturated fatty acids,which when consumed in excess, could have adverse effects on the health of the consumer as it could gradually clog the artery, thereby making the consumer prone to the risk of cardiovascular illness. It is therefore highly recommended that Palm oil is consumed moderately Some vegetable oils are better than others in terms of health and nutritional value because of the different levels of Fatty Acids Composition in them. Our vegetable Oils has a Caloric Value of 900 Kilocalories (3700 Kilojoules) per 100 grams of oil. For best results, change oil used for frying after 6 to 12 fry depending on the type of food product being fried. It is not advisable to re-purify vegetable oil that has been used up for frying as it would have completely lost it's nutritional qualities. Wet food products should be dried of water before immersing in hot oil to avoid splashing or splattering of the oil when frying. Filter oil of remnant of food particles after each fry. It is not advisable to add fresh oil to used oil for frying. The mixture of used oil and fresh oil could cause splattering of oil when frying.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SOYBEAN OIL
Soybean oil is low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
Soybean oil contains the essential fatty acids linoleic and linolenic. Linoleic and linolenic acids are required for human health.
Soybean oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk for heart diseases and can prevent osteoporosis.
Soybean oil contains phytosterols which could lower LDL cholesterol.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF PALM OIL
Palm oil, long perceived as an unhealthy tropical oil, is actually a beneficial fat source when in its natural form.
Palm oil is high in saturated fatty acids, but,it is good for human health when consumed moderately.
Unrefined Palm oil remains a much healthier oil than any hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Palm oil comes from the fruit of the Elaeis guineensuis tree, also called the African oil palm tree.
Palm oil is the most versatile of all vegetable oils. Consisting of 50% saturated fat and 50% unsaturated fat.
It is semi-solid at room temperature. Palm oil is highly resistant to oxidation, this help it to maintain stable quality through the shelf life.
The consumption of Palm oil is often being frowned at because of its saturated fat content. The saturated fatty acids of Palm oil, like coconut oil, are actually not as harmful as the public believes, and in fact actually have health benefits.
They are medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCT's are only found in mother's milk, tropical oils, and milk fat. They are extremely easy for the body to digest and it increases the body energy efficiency.
Medium chain fats can be directly converted into energy in the liver, unlike other fats which must be processed in the intestine and then absorbed into the bloodstream.
MCT's are a valuable source of nutrition for people who cannot easily digest other fats, as well as athletes who can benefit from the highly efficient energy.
Not only is palm oil a rare source of medium chain fatty acids, it is also a source of healthy unsaturated fats.
Palm oil is cholesterol-free. It is a well-balanced fat, with 39% oleic acid (omega-9) and 10% linoleic acid (omega-6).
These essential fatty acids help to lower blood cholesterol levels in the body.
They are necessary for bone, joint, and skin health.
Palm oil is a rich source of antioxidants. It is the richest vegetable oil source of tocotrienols - which are a potent form of vitamin E. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system, and protects skin cells from toxins and UV radiation.
From its reddish-orange hue, Palm oil is also a good source of beta-carotene, a nutrient found in sweet potatoes, carrots, and other orange foods.