From 100 kg of rapeseed, approximately 40 to 45 kg of oil can be extracted, depending on the extraction method and the specific variety of rapeseed. The oil content in rapeseed generally ranges from 36% to 45%. Thus, the yield can vary, but on average, around 40% is a common estimate.
In Malayalam, rapeseed oil is commonly known as "കാനോലായെണ്ണ" (kanolayenn). This term refers to the oil extracted from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, which is widely used for cooking and other purposes.
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Erucic acid is primarily extracted from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, which belongs to the Brassica family. This acid is commonly found in high concentrations in rapeseed oil.
Brassica napus is the common farm plant, from whose seed this useful oil is obtained. Brilliant yellow flowers make this crop notable from the roadside.
In 2001 world production of rapeseed oil was 13.1 million metric tons
No, it is the oil extracted from the seed of a weed known as rape. Rapeseed oil was originally extracted for use as a motor oil. The oil was later processed to remove most of the erucic acid (a known carcinogen) in the oil. This made it acceptable to the Canadian Authorities as a food oil. It has never been tested by the US FDA, but accepted as safe.
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.
U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001
Canola oil is a type of oil extracted from rapeseed. Like all oils it separates from water due to it having non-polar irons where as water has polar irons.
U.S. imports of rapeseed oil were 241,586 metric tons in 2001
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.
Rapeseed comes from a completely different different plant. It is not related to wheat.