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Rapeseed

Also known as: rape, oilseed rape, rape seed

Safe

Modern rapeseed (canola) is bred to be low in erucic acid and glucosinolates, making it safe for human consumption. The oil is high in monounsaturated fat and ALA omega-3s.

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What it is

Seed of Brassica napus; primary source of canola/rapeseed oil.

Oilseed used as whole seed or pressed into oil; also meal for animal feed.

Why it's flagged

historical erucic acid concerns addressed by modern low-erucic varieties

What regulators actually say

"Low erucic acid rapeseed oil... contains no more than 2 percent erucic acid... is generally recognized as safe."

21 CFR 184.1555 - Rapeseed oil — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Low-erucic acid rapeseed oil GRAS (21 CFR 184.1555); qualified health claim issued in 2006.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted food ingredient.

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