Safflower Oil/canola Oil

Safflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant. Canola oil is made from rapeseed, a plant in the mustard family. Both are refined vegetable oils used for cooking and in processed foods.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety of processed foods. They provide a neutral flavor and smooth texture, and act as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins and flavors.

Safflower and canola oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are common sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered healthy fats. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these oils, and they are widely used globally. Evidence suggests that consuming unsaturated fats in place of saturated fats can be beneficial for heart health.