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: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil
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Key Takeaways Choose oils rich in unsaturated fats, like olive and canola, to support heart health.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approving another pesticide containing forever chemicals for use on crops such as canola, corn, soybeans, and wheat, a move that has sparked significant concern among environmentalists and experts.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
He’s spoken out against seed oils like canola and soybean, even though experts have touted their health benefits, and has endorsed beef tallow as a replacement.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Bring On the Fat When seasoning cast-iron pieces, go for neutral oils with high smoke points, such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approving another pesticide containing forever chemicals for use on crops such as canola, corn, soybeans, and wheat, a move that has sparked significant concern among environmentalists and experts.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
He’s spoken out against seed oils like canola and soybean, even though experts have touted their health benefits, and has endorsed beef tallow as a replacement.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Bring On the Fat When seasoning cast-iron pieces, go for neutral oils with high smoke points, such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Canola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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canola
noun
ca·no·la
kə-ˈnō-lə 
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: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are the source of canola oil
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Medical Definition
canola
noun
ca·no·la
kə-ˈnō-lə
1
: a rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) of an improved variety with seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil
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