What Is Algae Oil? This Michelin-Starred Chef Vouched Cooking Oil May Be Healthier And Tastier Alternative

Algae oil, with a high smoke point of 535°F, retains flavors and textures even while frying, without imparting burnt or off notes like other oils. (Credit: image by senivpetro on Freepik)

Heard of algae oil? It may soon become a kitchen staple, replacing your regular cooking oil. Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Humm, the renowned owner of Eleven Madison Park, has already endorsed it for its taste and versatility, bringing this innovative oil to the spotlight.

Algae oil, introduced by the Algae Cooking Club in collaboration with Chef Humm, is made from microalgae fermented in large stainless steel tanks, where they are fed sugar that the microorganisms easily convert into oil.