Canola & Vegetable Oil

Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. It is processed and refined to create a neutral-tasting oil suitable for cooking and food manufacturing. Vegetable oil is a general term that can refer to a blend of oils from various plant sources, often including soybean, corn, or sunflower oil.

These oils are used as cooking mediums, to add moisture, and to improve texture in a wide variety of processed foods. They act as emulsifiers, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water. You'll find them in salad dressings, baked goods, sauces, and fried products.

Canola oil and other vegetable oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are a source of unsaturated fats, which are considered healthier fats. The WHO has stated that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol levels. Some studies suggest a link between high consumption of certain processed foods containing these oils and negative health outcomes, but evidence is mixed and often confounded by other dietary factors.