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Originally Posted by Tam
This is very interesting - I can't say that I have ever heard of rapeseed oil though, but will definitely h ave a look into it. For a little while I thought someone was meaning grapeseed and it was just a typo, but I keep seeing it, so I guess not, huh? lol
I've been a label reader since 2007 when they said I have Diabetes - and I have to say it is shocking what we put in our bodies that we can't even say - I've more and more been into "if I can't say it, I shouldn't eat it" kind of thing. lol
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No, it is not typo.
It is probably the most common oil in here, although there is lot of olive oils too, at least shop shelf space-wise. Although we use mostly a bit different rapeseed specie, but I read that there is no English word for it, just latin name, so let's call it rapeseed. I read that they are almost identical anyways.
Just remember to buy it for human use, as there is not so edible versions from it, but I don't think you can go wrong when buying it from food store.
"With the shift to rapeseed 00 in the European Union, the low erucic acid content of the resulting rapeseed oil and its specific fatty acid composition make it a highly appreciated edible oil"
http://www.soyatech.com/rapeseed_facts.htm
And here is whole guide for rapeseed oil:
"Rapeseed oil - why it's a healthy choice
Rapeseed oil has a favourable balance of 'good' and 'bad' fats:
Less unhealthy saturated fat than all other cooking fats and oils - e.g. 50% less than olive oil
High in the healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats omega 3, 6 and 9
It is also a rich source of vitamin E, a natural antioxidant
And contains plant sterols - which may contribute to the cholesterol lowering properties of rapeseed oil
"
http://rapeseedoilbenefits.hgca.com/...eseed-oil.aspx