Its oil — known both as rapeseed and canola oil — is widely used for cooking, baking, and food processing.
This article reviews the nutritional content, benefits, and potential downsides of rapeseed oil.
Canada is the largest producer of rapeseed oil, with Germany coming in a close second. In fact, the name “canola” comes from a pairing of the words “Canada” and “oil”.
Originally, culinary rapeseed oil was developed via traditional crossbreeding. However, most varieties available today are genetically modified (GM) to be pest-resistant.
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