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Does the US import rapeseed oil?

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U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001

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When did they change the name from rapeseed oil to canola oil?

Canola is rapeseed. The name Canola is a trademarked hybrid plant first grown in Canada. So Canola Oil is a specific kind of rapeseed oil.


What were U.S imports of rapeseed oil in 2001?

U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001


Can you use canola oil instead of corn syrup?

no...it comes from the rapeseed plant. Canola stands for Canadian oil, most rapeseed plants are grown in Canada (and the word canola is a much less offensive term than rapeseed). Canola oil is called LEAR oil in Canada(Low Erucic Acid Rapeseed oil), erucic acid is a known carcinogen, Canola is a combination of CANada and mazOLA, Mazola (corn oil) was it's main competitor in the US when it was introduced to US markets.


From where does the US import most of its oil?

We import most of our oil from Canada. We are also the world's number two EXPORTER of oil.


How much rapeseed oil did the world make in 2001?

In 2001 world production of rapeseed oil was 13.1 million metric tons


Does the US import or export more oil?

Import, form Saudi Arabia


What is rapeseed?

No, canola oil comes from rapeseeds. According to AgriAlternatives, The Online Innovation, and Technology Magazine for Farmers, "By nature, these rapeseed oils, which have long been used to produce oils for industrial purposes, are... toxic to humans and other animals". Rapeseed oil is poisonous to living things and is an excellent insect repellent. Ask for it at your nursery. Rape is an oil that is used as a lubricant, fuel, soap and synthetic rubber base and as a illuminate for color pages in magazines.US and Canadian farmers grow genetically engineered rapeseed and manufacturers use its oil (canola) in thousands of processed foods, with the blessings of Canadian and US government watchdog agencies. The canola supporting websites say that canola is safe to use. They admit it was developed from the rapeseed, but insist that through genetic engineering it is no longer rapeseed, but "canola" instead.


Why addiding aniline cause denature of rapeseed oil?

You should get as far away from rapeseed oil (Canola Oil) as you can. The FDA refused to allow rapeseed oil for 50 years because it was harmful to the human body. Suddenly and without explanation the FDA lifted its ban. The scientific reasoning for not allowing rape seed oil is still there and people do get sick from it. google "aniline-denatured rapeseed oil." And read about it.


Does US import Norwegian oil?

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What product is the leading import of the US?

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Does rapeseed oil contain histamine?

Rapeseed comes from a completely different different plant. It is not related to wheat.


What effect does rapeseed have on oil paints?

I have painted rapeseed oil on some surfaces painted with oil paint and cannot detect any change after it's wiped off.