-Canola oil was derived from the rapeseed through conventional breeding.
-The word “rape” in rapeseed comes from the Latin word “rapum,” meaning turnip.
-Turnip and many other vegetables are related to the two canola species commonly grown.
-Negative connotations with the word “rape” in North America resulted in the marketing-friendly name of “Canola.”
-Genetically modified canola, which is resistant to herbicide, was first introduced to Canada in 1995.
-Today 80% of the acreage of canola is sown with genetically modified canola.
-In 2004, North Dakota produced 91% of the Canola in the United States.
-Canola oil is a promising source for manufacturing biodiesel, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
-Europeans used rapeseed oil in lamps hundreds of years ago.
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What will we use it for next??