What the Labels Actually Mean: Extraction and Refining Are Different Things By: News Desk | 11 November 2026 Before deciding which cooking oil is healthier, consumers need to understand an important distinction: oil extraction and oil refining are two different processes. Extraction refers to how oil is obtained from seeds or other oil-bearing materials. Refining refers to the treatment of crude oil after extraction to improve its quality, stability, appearance and suitability for consumption. This distinction is often missing from advertisements. An oil can be extracted mechanically or through solvent…
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