Canola Oil & Salt

Canola Oil & Salt refers to a mixture of canola oil and common table salt. Canola oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the canola plant, a type of rapeseed. Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride, typically obtained from salt mines or by evaporating seawater.

This combination is often used in snack foods like popcorn, peanuts, and chips to add flavor and improve texture. Canola oil provides a fat base that can carry flavors and contribute to crispiness, while salt is a primary seasoning and can also act as a mild preservative.

Both canola oil and salt are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Canola oil is a source of dietary fat. High intake of sodium, primarily from salt, is a public health concern due to its association with increased blood pressure; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and established an acceptable daily intake "not specified" (meaning no numeric limit is needed based on current data).