Canola oil refining is the process to remove undesirable substances like phospholipids, free fatty acids, sterols, waxes, oxidation products, water, aromatic compounds, and pigments from crude canola oil, which adversely affect the quality and durability of the oil.
How is canola seed processed in Canada?
Table 14-1). Most canoIa seed processed in Canada is received directly from producers or from a primary elevator. Thus, the canola seed received also includes portions of the canola plant, weed seeds, other grains, dust, and other foreign matter, all of which must be removed prior to processing.
Which countries produce canola oil seeds?
The major producers of canola oil seeds are the European Union, Canada, China, and India. The European Union and Canada are among the leading producers, and the Canola (and Rapeseed) oil is the 3rd leading source of vegetable oil, after soybean and palm oil.
How do you buy canola seeds in Canada?
Canola seed purchased by processors in Canada is bought on the basis of Canadian Grain Commission Standards. The canola seed is obtained from Brassica campestris and Brassica napus species. Seed should be well matured and contain less than 3.0% damaged seeds including not more than 2.0% distinctly green seeds and not more than 0.1 % heated seeds.