Refined Rapeseed Oil
Canola/rapeseed oil is high in monounsaturated fat with a favorable omega-3:omega-6 ratio. FDA permits a qualified health claim for unsaturated fat from canola oil and reduced risk of coronary heart disease.
What it is
Edible oil pressed from rapeseed (Brassica napus) and refined, bleached, and deodorized; in North America referred to as canola oil when erucic-acid content is <2%.
Cooking oil and ingredient providing fat, mouthfeel, and frying medium.
Why it's flagged
- Highly refined (loses minor antioxidants)
- Industrial processing
What regulators actually say
"Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 1.5 tablespoons (19 grams) of canola oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the unsaturated fat content in canola oil."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS; qualified health claim allowed under FDA letter (2006)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; rapeseed oil with low erucic acid regulated under EU Regulation 1308/2013
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