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Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray

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Is Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray healthy?

Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray scores 25/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is primarily composed of canola oil, which is a seed oil known for its high omega-6 fatty acid content and potential to promote inflammation.

Does Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray?

Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray compare to other cooking oils?

Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray ranks #43 of 46 cooking oils in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Kasandrinos Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray's score?

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

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Wegmans Canola Oil Cooking Spray

Wegmans
Contains seed oils
25 Poor

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wegman Enterprises, Inc.
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This product is primarily composed of canola oil, which is a seed oil known for its high omega-6 fatty acid content and potential to promote inflammation. The oil is extracted using high heat and chemical solvents, which can degrade its nutritional quality. Additionally, the inclusion of soy lecithin as an emulsifier adds to the processing level, making it an ultra-processed product with limited nutritional benefits.

Key ingredients 2

Canola oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is a seed oil with a high omega-6 fatty acid content, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess. It is typically extracted using high heat and chemical solvents, which may degrade its nutritional quality. Despite being low in saturated fat, the potential health risks outweigh the benefits.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation and contribute to chronic diseases when consumed in excess.

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Soy lecithin
Bad

Soy lecithin is an emulsifier derived from soybeans, often used to improve texture and consistency in processed foods. It is typically extracted using chemical solvents, which may leave residues. While it is generally considered safe, it is a highly processed ingredient with minimal nutritional value.

Risks

May contain trace amounts of chemical solvents used in extraction and could pose allergy risks for those sensitive to soy.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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