Canola Soybean Sunflower
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What it is
Canola oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the canola plant, a cultivar of rapeseed. Soybean oil is extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant. Sunflower oil is pressed from sunflower seeds.
Why it's used
These oils are commonly used in cooking and food manufacturing due to their neutral flavor and versatility. They function as fats and oils, providing moisture, texture, and aiding in the cooking process in a wide variety of processed foods.
Health notes
Canola oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil are widely used in the U.S. food supply and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. These oils are sources of fatty acids, including unsaturated fats. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vegetable oils. Research on the health effects of these oils at typical consumption levels is ongoing, with various studies examining their impact on cardiovascular health and inflammation.
Allergen info
Soybean oil is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. Canola and sunflower oils are not major allergens.
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