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Default Scandinavian rapeseed vs. US canola oil?

Bert Hyman wrote:
> The local PBS station has been running "New Scandinavian Cooking"
> (http://www.scandcook.com/) which I watch more for the scenery than the
> recipes, but at least one of the presenters (Claus Meyer) waxes euphoric
> over rapeseed oil.
>
> Is there a difference between the rapeseed oil he's using and the canola
> oil I buy in my supermarket? Is this high-test European variety sold in the
> US? I haven't noticed it where I shop.
>

As I recall it Canola is merely rapeseed oil. IIRC Canola stands for
Canadian Oil, Low Acid.