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Canola Oil

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Canola Oil

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Summary

Canola oil is a processed culinary ingredient that undergoes extensive refining and bleaching, which can strip away beneficial nutrients and introduce potentially harmful compounds. It is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess. Compared to healthier oils like olive or avocado oil, canola oil is less favorable due to its processing and fatty acid profile.

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Loblaw Companies Limited
Category Cooking Oils

Key ingredients 1

Canola oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is classified as a seed oil, which is considered very bad due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content. The oil undergoes extensive processing, including refining and bleaching, which can strip away beneficial nutrients and introduce harmful compounds. Compared to healthier oils like olive or avocado oil, canola oil is less favorable due to its potential inflammatory effects.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess. The refining process can also introduce trans fats and other harmful compounds.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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