RBD Canola Oil Canola oil is retrieved from the crushed seeds of the Canola plant, which is a part of the Brassica family. Vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli are also part of the same family of plants. Canola plants grow between three to six feet, producing fragrant, pretty, bright yellow flowers. Seeds from mature Canola plants are crushed to extract the oil which is then refined, bottled and sold as oil for external use as well as consumption. The oil from the Canola plant is extremely beneficial for health as it contains the least amount of saturated fat and no trans-fat or cholesterol, making it the healthiest cooking oil among its peers. Canola oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, reducing the risk of coronary disease and a rich source of omega-6 fatty acid, essential for growth and development of the brain in individuals. It is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid that protects the body against strokes and heart attacks. Clinical trials and studies reveal that consuming Canola oil instead of other cooking oils impacts the body favourably and offer the individual significant health improvements and increased metabolism.
Canola Oil Benefits How To Select And Store Canola Oil For External Use?
Ensure that you purchase Canola oil bottles in volumes that will last you at least two years. The container must be sealed tightly after each use to prevent exposure of the oil to atmosric oxygen. If stored correctly, the shelf life of the oil increases. Store the oil in a cool and dark place to prevent exposure to light. On being exposed to light, Canola oil loses its nutritional value as the fatty acid components in the oil become oxidized. Users can wrap the container in aluminum foil or a dark cloth.
If the oil is stored properly, it can be safely used for about a year. Make sure you note the color and odour of the oil from time to time. Canola oil that changes color or gives off a foul smell has become rancid and needs to be discarded immediately to prevent any harm to the body.
Consumption Of Canola Oil:
The oil is pale golden in color, is not viscous and has a light texture. The oil has high tolerance to heat. It has a neutral taste. Canola oil can be used as a base for salad dressing, sauté-ing, and as a cooking oil instead of groundnut, olive or sunflower oil. Since the oil has a high heat tolerance property, it can be used for baking, stir-frying, grilling and deep-frying ingredients.
