This new variant of rapeseed developed in Canada was given the name "canola" from "Canadian oil, low acid" to differentiate it in the marketplace. Canola oil contains less than 2% erucic acid compared to about 50% in traditional rapeseed oil.
Where is canola made in South Africa?
Most of South Africa’s canola is produced in the Western Cape. Canola meal and oil cake, which are by-products of oil processing, are good sources of animal protein with canola grain containing 36% to 46% oil and 20% to 24% protein and the canola oilcake containing about 35% protein.
Where did canola oil come from?
Canola oil has come a long way from rapeseed’s origins thousands of years ago. Through determined Canadian research and breeding innovations, canola emerged as a versatile nutritional oil source quite distinct from its brassica ancestors.
What is canola oil?
Canola oil is a food-grade version derived from rapeseed cultivars specifically bred for low acid content.