Common questions

Is 100% PURE CANOLA OIL healthy?

100% PURE CANOLA OIL scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is composed entirely of canola oil, which is a processed culinary ingredient.

How processed is 100% PURE CANOLA OIL?

100% PURE CANOLA OIL is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive 100% PURE CANOLA OIL's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Canola oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Cooking Oils

Summary

This product is composed entirely of canola oil, which is a processed culinary ingredient. Canola oil is a seed oil that undergoes significant processing, often involving chemical solvents, which can diminish its nutritional quality. The high omega-6 fatty acid content in canola oil can contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

Key ingredients 1

Canola oil

Very Bad

Canola oil is classified as a seed oil, which is highly processed and often refined, leading to potential health concerns. It contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess. The extraction and refining process can also involve chemical solvents, reducing its nutritional quality.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation and imbalance in the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio when consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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