Canola oil in India - Jivo Wellness

Canola oil derives its name from its land of origin, Canada. In fact, Canola is an acronym for ‘Canadian Oil, Low Fat’. It is derived from a specific type of rapeseed which has a low content of erucic acid. Canada is a huge exporter of canola oil and also exports it to India.

Since India is the world No. 2 importer and consumer of edible oil, it is a big market for canola oil. In 2010 alone, India imported 720 tonnes of canola oil from Canada, though the demand is for 850,000 tones. India’s health-conscious middle-class naturally bets on canola oil India because of its many health benefits.

Canola oil comes to India at a very opportune time when people are changing traditional eating habits to eat healthier foods, so switching to this heart-healthy cooking medium would be easy. Health-conscious Indians who want to stave off the chance of developing diabetes and heart disease can benefit from cooking with canola oil India, which is also believed to be perfect for frying and sautéing food.

Qualities of Canola oil:                                    

• It is the world’s No. 3 most consumed amongst all vegetable oils. Since vegetable oils are very popular here, Canola oil in India will also be very popular here.
• Canola oil has the least saturated fat of all common edible oils and is a good source of omega-3 fat and vitamin E.
• It has a neutral flavour, a high tolerance to heat and is light in texture.
• It is ideal for salads, baking, grilling, stir-frying and sautéing due to its high smoking point and neutral taste.

Benefits:

• It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats which keep bad cholesterol at bay lowers triglycerides and keeps your veins and arteries plaque-free and makes your heart healthy.
• It also prevents diabetes from developing.
• Canola oil in India has a low content of saturated fatty acids and high monounsaturated fatty acids that help to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
• It is rich in Vitamin E and is cholesterol-free and therefore comes with several health benefits.
• The fact that canola oil has a high smoke point of 400° means its cooking time is much more before it can break down and become toxic.
• It helps fight obesity, diabetes and keeps you free of cardiovascular problems.
• It also fights acne and other skin-related problems such as wrinkles, red spots and premature ageing. It contains the long-chain fatty acid, ALA, which helps the smooth functioning of several bodily organs.
• Canola oil in India also keeps blood pressure normal by its content of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids in the ratio of 2:1, the lowest ever. It gives relief from arthritis, cystitis, anxiety and depression.