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canola

[ kuh-noh-luh ]

noun

  1. a variety of the rapeseed plant that contains reduced levels of erucic acid, making its oil palatable for human consumption, and reduced levels of a toxic glucosin, making its meal desirable as a livestock feed.


canola

/ əˈəʊə /

noun

  1. a cooking oil extracted from a variety of rapeseed developed in Canada
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of canola1

First recorded in 1975–80; formerly a Canadian trademark; either abbreviation of Can(adian) o(il) l(ow) a(cid) or a blend of Can(ada) ( def ) and -ola ( def )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of canola1

C20: from Can ( ada ) + -ola , from oleum
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He started counting every “macro” — or macronutrient of proteins, carbohydrates and fats — that went into his body, adding thousands of calories of canola oil to his smoothies so he could put on weight.

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In Illinois, for example, beer and coffee are top imports, while other states may face rising prices for beef, canola oil or prepared foods.

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Seed oils like canola should be used in moderation, but they aren't nearly as dangerous to your heart as beef and pork fat.

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Waste samples contaminated with canola oil, soy sauce and orange juice broke down slightly less efficiently.

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He’s also come after seed oils, writing on social media that Americans are being “unknowingly poisoned” by products like canola and sunflower oil that are used in fast foods.

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