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In Brazil and us its a major source of biofuel production.
There are several varieties of rape plant from which the seeds are crushed for an amazing number of uses. The edible versions have been bred to have lower erucic acid which in the past was thought to have a detrimental effect on the tissue around the heart. These days rapeseed oil is widely acknowledged to be healthy and is recommended by health professionals for those who have heart problems because it has one of the lowest concentrations of saturated fat of any commonly available oil (half that of olive oil). In addition to the relatively low saturated fat content, it is also naturally high in Vitamin E and also contains Omega 3 and 6 in exactly the the correct ratio that your body needs in order to make best use of it. Recent research carried out in Finland found that rapeseed oil has proven very effective in reducing fibrinogen levels in humans. (It is believed that elevated fibrinogen levels may accelerate the formation of thrombus, and cause diseases like strokes, Diabetes and dementia.) So, no - rapeseed is not bad - in fact it is a great oil - very versatile and if it has been produced by cold-pressing, its impressive health credentials are preserved.
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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.
Does the US import rapeseed oil?
U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001
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.
What were U.S imports of rapeseed oil in 2001?
U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001
How much rapeseed oil did the world make in 2001?
In 2001 world production of rapeseed oil was 13.1 million metric tons
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 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.
What plants will harm cattle?
foxglove and deadly nighshade are two poisonous plants. rapeseed
What is rapeseed plant?
It is a mustard that is grown for oil.
Can canola oil give cancer?
yes it can becaues of the rapeseed oil . rapeseed oil was for marine lubricant.
What is rapeseed oil?
Rapeseed oil is just another name for Canola oil, from the Canola or Rapeseed crop. It derives its name from a Latin word for turnip. It is also related to cabbage and mustard. Canola oil is actually oil from two specific varieties of this plant. Canola is a shortened form of "Canadian oil, low acid." The acid content was why rapeseed oil wasn't in wide usage for cooking. However, when these varieties with low acid were discovered, it became a good alternative to other cooking oils.
