10 important facts you need to know about canola oil

Canola oil, which is produced from tiny canola seeds, is touted as a healthy cooking oil option. Besides its intrinsic flavours, it contains the lowest amount of saturated fat. But like everything else in life, oils too have their health profits and losses. So before you make that switch to Canola oil, make sure you read these facts.

1. Canola is not a naturally grown plant, but comes from rapeseed plant which is part of the mustard family of plants and was never meant to be for human consumption. It is mainly used for lubricant and fuel sap and as a base for synthetic rubber.

2. It is believed to have high levels of erucic acid, which is harmful. This is NOT true. Canola oil is extracted from rapeseed plant, which contains high levels of erucic acid. But the canola oil we get in the market has low levels of this acid and therefore not harmful.

3. It is cheap to grow and harvest canola. It is mainly grown in Canada. 4. Canola can cause problems of emphysema, respiratory distress, constipation, stress and irritability. It can also cause blindness and mad cow disease in animals.

5. Research proves that canola has trans isomers, due to the refining process. This can affect our metabolism and block our normal enzyme function. It is a vegetable oil that is partially hydrogenated, which can be harmful. Some health crusaders are calling for its ban.

6. There are many packaged and processed foods that contain canola like margarine, breads, peanut butter and potato chips. 7. Canola is also the most-used ingredient in the production of toxic chemical pesticides. It is known to chemically alter food as it is chemically removed and deodarised.

8. Canola oil has just seven per cent saturated fats. It also has high amounts of good monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, along with vitamin E. 9. Canola is non-allergic as it does not contain the proteins that cause the body's immune system to react to certain foods. It rarely causes any allergies. 10. It has a long shelf life and can be stored at room temperature, for up to one year. It is advisable to store it in a cool and dark place for best use.

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