At that point, processors may use several different methods to process canola seed into oil and meal. Traditionally, flaked canola is moved through stacked cooking and heating vessels to steam-heat the material, releasing the oil inside, hardening the structure, and reducing the moisture level for optimal extraction.
How important is canola processing in Canada?
It is estimated that processing canola and soybeans in Canada is now responsible for $7.8 billion in economic activity every year, a threefold increase from a decade ago. About 10,000 Canadian jobs are directly and indirectly attributed to the crushing, refining, and delivery of canola meal and oil.
How is canola oil made?
Canola oil is made at a processing facility by slightly heating and then crushing the seed. Almost all commercial canola oil is then extracted using hexane solvent, which is recovered at the end of processing.
How many Canadian jobs are attributed to canola meal & oil?
About 10,000 Canadian jobs are directly and indirectly attributed to the crushing, refining, and delivery of canola meal and oil. Consistent with the significant growth of oilseed production in recent years, the processing sector has invested substantially to increase Canadian processing capacity.