Deep-fat frying is one of the most commonly used methods for the food preparation and manufacture. During frying at about 190ºC (374ºF), as frying oil thermally and oxidatively decompose, volatile and nonvolatile products are formed. As a result, not only have functional, sensory, and nutritional qualities of oil been altered, but also oil life is shortened.

X-Tend is Selecto's patented technology to purify and extend cooking oil life. Carefully tested by independent labs and with more than a decade of use in thousands of kitchens, X-Tend is the culmination of extensive R&D efforts at Selecto facilities.

All X-Tend ingredients are FDA generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use as processing aids in food production. X-Tend is a specially engineered, multiple functional absorbent. It not only removes different degradation by-products–like free fatty acid, total polar materials, and soap–but also removes particulates, like breading crumbs and detached product pieces. A simple mechanical pump is employed, to draw the hot oil from the fryer kettle and drive it through the filter element.

Unlike the leading competitors' products, with X-Tend, there is no powder deposit on the surface of fried foods. And, because there are no dangers from airborne powder, there is no need for kitchen staff to don a mask when pouring the powder.