Plants Give Us Oil

Key Notes :

What is oil?

• Oil is a liquid that comes from plants and is used for cooking, making food tastier, and in some products like soap and lotion.

How do plants give us oil?

• Some plants, like sunflowers, soybeans, and olives, have seeds that contain oil.
• People press or squeeze these seeds to get the oil.

Examples of plant oils:

• Olive oil comes from olive trees.

• Sunflower oil comes from sunflower seeds.

• Soybean oil comes from soybeans.

Uses of plant oils:

• Oil is used in cooking, like frying or making salad dressings.
• It is also used in making products like soap, candles, and cosmetics.

Why are plant oils good?

• They can be healthier than other kinds of oils.
• Some oils, like olive oil, are good for our heart.

How do we get oil from plants?

• The oil is taken out of seeds by pressing or squeezing them.

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