Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend

This ingredient is a combination of canola oil and extra virgin olive oil. Canola oil comes from the seeds of the canola plant, a cultivar of rapeseed. Extra virgin olive oil is made from pressed olives.

This blend is used to provide a balanced flavor and cooking properties in foods. Manufacturers use it as a cooking oil or as an ingredient in dressings and sauces, often in products like deli salads, pasta sauces, and pizzas.

Both canola oil and olive oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are common sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, and generally find them safe for consumption within typical dietary patterns. Evidence suggests that diets rich in monounsaturated fats, like those found in olive oil, may be associated with cardiovascular benefits.