Plant
oil is, as the name implies, made from plants, the fruit or the
seeds of the plant. The plants or seeds are pressed so that the
oil runs out and this is then used in salads and for cooking.
Plant oil is healthier than animal oil, as
plant oil has more unsaturated fat which is far more healthy for
us than saturated. Plant oil has a high boiling point and goes
a long way, therefore, scientists are always looking for ways
to substitute petrol or diesel in our cars for plant oil.