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Is British cold pressed rapeseed oil healthy?

British cold pressed rapeseed 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 made from extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.

How processed is British cold pressed rapeseed oil?

British cold pressed rapeseed oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive British cold pressed rapeseed oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed 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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British cold pressed rapeseed oil

Name: British cold pressed rapeseed oil
Brand: Deluxe

Deluxe

Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

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Category Cooking Oils

Summary

This product is made from extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation. Although the cold-pressed method is less processed than refined oils, the fatty acid profile remains a concern. The oil's processing level is moderate, which limits its score despite being a single-ingredient product.

Key ingredients 1

Extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oil

Very Bad

Rapeseed oil is classified as a seed oil, which is high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation. The cold-pressed method is less processed than refined oils, but it still retains the high omega-6 content. Despite being extra virgin, it is not considered beneficial due to its fatty acid profile.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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