Canola Oil

Healthy. Affordable. Versatile.

Benefits of canola oil.

Unique composition

Canola oil has one of the most favorable fatty acid profiles of the common cooking oils and contains vitamins E and K.

Heart-smart

Well recognized for its heart health benefits, canola oil carries a qualified health claim based on its content of unsaturated fats.

Backed by science

Canola oil has undergone extensive clinical and safety testing in humans over decades of scientific research.

Affordable and versatile

Ideal for everyday use, canola oil can be used for just about any type of cooking, from salad dressings to baking to stir-frying and grilling.

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Cooking oil comparison.

Canola oil has the least amount of saturated fat of all the common cooking oils, is rich in monounsaturated fat, and contains both omega-3 and omega-6 essential polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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A bar chart showing the fat composition of various oils and fats, including saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats. Oils like coconut and butter have the highest saturated fat, while canola, safflower, and flaxseed oils have higher amounts of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

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What is canola oil?

Canola oil comes from the seeds of the canola plant, which is related to cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.

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Canola oil comes from the seeds of the canola plant, which is related to cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.

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How is canola oil made?

Canola seeds are about 45% oil. Once harvested, canola seeds are taken to a facility where they are crushed to release the oil.

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Canola seeds are about 45% oil. Once harvested, canola seeds are taken to a facility where they are crushed to release the oil.

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Why use canola oil?

Canola oil is one of the healthiest and most versatile cooking oils available.

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Canola oil is one of the healthiest and most versatile cooking oils available.

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Sustainably grown.

Canola farmers take pride in how they care for their most valued resource, their land. Growing canola also helps to sequester carbon in the soil and provides habitats for an incredible diversity of beneficial insects, including bees.

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Find canola oil recipes.

Canola oil is used in kitchens around the world, well liked for being healthy, affordable and versatile.

Quick Dark Chocolate Brownies

These better-for-you brownies are rich in chocolate, but balanced in sweetness by almonds, which also add a little crunch.

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Quick Dark Chocolate Brownies

These better-for-you brownies are rich in chocolate, but balanced in sweetness by almonds, which also add a little crunch.

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Carrot Cake

Serve this delicious cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting at your next family gathering.

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Carrot Cake

Serve this delicious cake topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting at your next family gathering.

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Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup

Traditional hot and sour soup is meat-based, but this vegetarian version gets its protein boost from tofu and eggs.

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Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup

Traditional hot and sour soup is meat-based, but this vegetarian version gets its protein boost from tofu and eggs.

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Mixed Greens, Mango and Pecan Salad

This salad is delicious and colorful.

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Mixed Greens, Mango and Pecan Salad

This salad is delicious and colorful.

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Jicama and Sweet Lemon Salad

This crisp and refreshing salad is ideal for dining outdoors in the summer sun. Canola oil helps the flavors meld.

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Jicama and Sweet Lemon Salad

This crisp and refreshing salad is ideal for dining outdoors in the summer sun. Canola oil helps the flavors meld.

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