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Is Canola a rapeseed?

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Canola is the name for a group of rapeseed varieties

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Is Canola a type of rapeseed?
No
Why is rapeseed oil called canola oil?
Because it is made from the seeds of the rapeseed plant
When did they change the name from rapeseed oil to canola oil?
Canola is rapeseed. The name Canola is a trademarked hybrid plant first grown in Canada. So Canola Oil is a specific kind of rapeseed oil.
Does canola oil come from canolas?
No canola oil comes from rapeseeds. See the related link for more information. According to AgriAlternatives, The Online Innovation, and Technology Magazine for Farmers, "By nature, these rapeseed...
What is canola used for?
Canola is used for cooking like canola oil which is very popular these days.