Q. Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the
Answer: oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids
Notes: Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
Rapeseed, also known as rape, oilseed rape, and, in the case of one particular group of cultivars, canola, is a bright-yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae, cultivated mainly for its oil-rich seed. It is the third-largest source of vegetable oil and second-largest source of protein meal in the world. Canola is often touted as one of the healthiest oils due to its low level of saturated fat.
Here is the fatty acid breakdown of canola oil (7Trusted Source):
Saturated fat: 7%
Monounsaturated fat: 64%
Polyunsaturated fat: 28%
The polyunsaturated fats in canola oil include 21% linoleic acid — more commonly known as omega-6 fatty acid — and 11% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid derived from plant sources.

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