Irish Rapeseed Oil

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Is Irish Rapeseed Oil healthy?

Irish 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 cold-pressed rapeseed oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation.

How processed is Irish Rapeseed Oil?

Irish Rapeseed Oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Irish Rapeseed Oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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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Irish Rapeseed Oil

65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

2 pack · 250 g
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This product is made from cold-pressed rapeseed oil, which is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation. While the cold-pressed method is less processed than refined oils, rapeseed oil is generally less favorable compared to healthier options like olive or avocado oil. The processing level is moderate, but the high omega-6 content and potential health concerns limit its score.

Key ingredients 1

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 contains a high omega-6 content. Compared to other oils like olive or avocado, it is less favorable due to potential health concerns.

Risks

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

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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