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Canola oil suppliers and sourcing guide

Canola oil is pressed and solvent extracted from the seeds of rapeseed varieties (mainly Brassica napus and Brassica rapa) bred for low erucic acid. The crude oil is degummed, refined, bleached and deodorized. It is a neutral liquid oil used for frying, baking, dressings, and as a carrier oil in supplements. High-oleic canola is sold for applications that need more heat stability.

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Also known as
Low erucic acid rapeseed oil · LEAR oil · Brassica napus seed oil · Rapeseed oil
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of canola oil

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • RBD canola oil

    Refined, bleached and deodorized oil, the standard grade.

  • High-oleic canola

    Oil from varieties with raised oleic acid for frying and longer shelf life.

  • Expeller-pressed

    Mechanically pressed oil made without hexane, then refined.

  • Non-GMO and organic

    Identity-preserved non-GMO or certified organic oil, since much North American canola is genetically engineered.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Erucic acid and fatty acid profile
Erucic acid and full fatty acid profile by GC as methyl esters.
Free fatty acids and peroxide value
Free fatty acids (as oleic acid) by titration (AOCS Ca 5a-40) and peroxide value (AOCS Cd 8b-90); both rise as the oil ages or is handled poorly.
Color and chlorophyll
Lovibond color and residual chlorophyll, which affect stability and appearance.
Residual solvents
Hexane by headspace GC for solvent-extracted grades.
Non-GMO documentation
Identity-preservation certificates for non-GMO lots, since refined oil carries little DNA to test.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Store sealed, away from heat and light. Shelf life follows the supplier specification, with peroxide value retested on aged stock.

Lots and expiry dates

Record the grade, erucic acid result and non-GMO or organic documentation for each lot. Fatty acid profile varies slightly with crop and variety.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Canola oil suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of canola oil can brands buy?

Common forms include rBD canola oil, high-oleic canola, expeller-pressed and non-GMO and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for canola oil include?

Expect erucic acid and fatty acid profile, free fatty acids and peroxide value, color and chlorophyll, residual solvents and non-GMO documentation, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should canola oil be stored?

Store sealed, away from heat and light. Shelf life follows the supplier specification, with peroxide value retested on aged stock.

What is the regulatory status of canola oil?

21 CFR 184.1555(c) affirms low erucic acid rapeseed oil, also known as canola oil, as GRAS, with erucic acid no more than 2 percent of fatty acids, for use except in infant formula. GRN 425, for canola oil in term infant formula notified by Danone Trading B.V., closed with FDA having no questions. Health Canada's Fixed Oil Products monograph lists canola oil, from Brassica napus, B. juncea and B. rapa seed, as a medicinal ingredient.

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