Rapeseed oil is known for its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, especially polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Canola oilis a form of rapeseed oil that is low inerucic acidand has low levels ofglucosinolates.
Canola oil is the edible form of rapeseed.
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Industrial rapeseed may be used to produce items such as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and plastics.
It can also be used in biodiesel production.
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What Is Rapeseed Exactly?
Rapeseed oil comes from the seeds of Brassica plants.
In 1979, Canada registered the word canola to describe the new seed.
Rapeseed Oil Nutrition: Is Rapeseed Oil Healthy?
Rapeseed oil is low in saturated fatty acids and high inmonounsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
This may have cardioprotective benefits if used to replace a similar amount of saturated fat in the diet.
Heating the oil can reduce some of its beneficial components.
Heating food to high heat can also create compounds that may becarcinogenic.
Canola oil should not be reused once it has been cooked with, and fried foods should be limited.
Summary
Rapeseed oil can be divided into two categories: industrial and culinary.
Culinary rapeseed oil is called canola oil and is low in erucic acid and glucosinolates.
Rapeseed oil is low in saturated fats and high in unsaturated fats.
It also contains other bioactive compounds such as vitamin E, flavonoids, and carotenoids.
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