Rapeseed (Brassica napus subsp. napus), also known as rape and oilseed rape, is a bright-yellow flowering member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family), cultivated mainly for its oil-rich seed, which naturally contains appreciable amounts of mildly toxic erucic acid. [2]

2022年9月12日 · People often get confused about the difference between canola oil and rapeseed oil, though. These two plant-based cooking oils, however, are different. Canola is genetically modified version of the rapeseed plant. Here’s the scoop on both.

2023年7月11日 · Rapeseed oil is widely used around the world. It’s famous for its affordability and versatility as a cooking oil and is commonly found in salad dressings, fried foods, and baked goods. Rapeseed...

2023年2月13日 · Rapeseed is a plant grown to produce oil for cooking and industrial processes. In the United States, people call the edible variety canola oil.

Rapeseed oil is one of the oldest known vegetable oils. There are both edible and industrial forms produced from rapeseed, the seed of several cultivars of the plant family Brassicaceae. Historically, it was restricted as a food oil due to its content of erucic acid.

2024年4月26日 · This article will discuss rapeseed oil, oil nutrition, potential health benefits, and potential downsides of rapeseed oil. Unless otherwise specified, the terms "rapeseed oil" and "canola oil" will be used interchangeably for the edible form of rapeseed oil.

2025年3月28日 · Rapeseed, plant of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) grown for its seeds, which yield canola, or rapeseed, oil. Canola oil is variously used in cooking, as an ingredient in soap and margarine, and as a lamp fuel (colza oil). Learn more about the plant and its uses.

2023年6月13日 · Rapeseed, or canola, oil is widely used for cooking, baking, and food processing. This article reviews rapeseed oil, including its nutritional content, benefits, and potential downsides.

Rapeseed is a far more useful plant than it gets credit for. Not only can you use it to make the famous oil, but it makes good forage and an excellent cover crop for both winter and summer. Plus, you can eat the leaves, seeds, and flowers.

However, recent studies show rapeseed’s unique combination of omega-3 and omega-6 is linked to a lower risk of heart and circulatory diseases. While rapeseed oil can be a healthy addition to your diet, like all oils, it is high in calories, so use it sparingly.