What Are the Most Common Varieties of Canola/Rapeseed Oil?
The most common varieties available in the food manufacturing industry are:
- Canola Oil (also known as Regular Canola Oil or Canola Salad Oil)
Canola Oil is often commonly known as regular Canola Oil or Canola Salad Oil. This oil is made from the seeds of a canola oil plant. Most canola crops today (about 90%) do use genetic modification. The oil is expelled using solvents (commonly Hexane) to remove the most oil possible. This is the majority of Canola Oil available in today’s market and it offers the lowest price point.
- Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Expeller Pressed Canola is an oil that is made from traditional canola seeds but is produced using expeller pressing methods. Instead of expelling the oil using solvents, the oil is pressed out using a mechanical press. No chemicals are used in the productions of this oil.
- Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil is produced in much the same way that regular Expeller Pressed Canola Oil is. It is pressed using mechanical means and no chemicals are used. The major difference is that this oil is created from seeds that have been grown without the use of genetic modification.
- Organic Canola Oil
Organic Canola Oil is the highest quality type of canola oil available. It is produced using expeller pressing methods and no chemicals are used. Besides, it is produced using canola seeds that have been grown organically. Because of the USDA organic national program regulations, these organic seeds are also Non-GMO.
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