Canola

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Canola

Canola (/kəˈnoʊlə/ kə-NOH-lə) is a type of rapeseed crop that is cultivated for its oil-rich seeds. The term "canola" is a contraction of "Canadian oil, low acid", which reflects its origins as a genetically modified variant of rapeseed developed by Canadian scientists.

Etymology

The term "canola" was coined by the Rapeseed Association of Canada in the 1970s as a name for a new variety of rapeseed oil that was lower in erucic acid than traditional rapeseed oils. The name is a combination of "Canada" and "ola", meaning oil.

Description

Canola plants are a type of brassica, or mustard plant, and are closely related to crops such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. They grow to a height of about 1.5 meters and produce bright yellow flowers. The seeds, which are used to produce canola oil, are small and black.

Uses

Canola oil is one of the most widely used cooking oils in the world due to its low level of saturated fat and high level of monounsaturated fat. It is also used in the production of biodiesel.

Canola meal, the byproduct of oil extraction, is a high-protein animal feed.

Related terms

  • Rapeseed: The plant species from which canola was developed.
  • Brassica: The genus of plants to which canola belongs.
  • Canola oil: The oil extracted from canola seeds.
  • Canola meal: The byproduct of canola oil extraction, used as animal feed.

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