Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new cooking oil you didn’t know you needed. Dotdash Meredith / Janet Maples There’s a new cooking oil in town, folks. Algae ...

Most of us fall back on the same lineup of oils—olive for everyday cooking, avocado when we need a higher smoke point, maybe sesame oil for drizzling. But there's a newer option that's winning over ...

Algae oil is good for cooking due to its high smoke point, meaning it's safe to use at high temperatures. It also has potential health benefits due to its unsaturated fat content and various nutrients ...