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Matt[_6_]

wrote:
> Andy wrote:
>> said...
>>
>>> Canola oil, a new variety of rapeseed oil
>>
>> Which in actuality means it is a genetically engineered cooking oil, if I'm
>> not mistaken.
>>
>> Andy
>
> you ain't kidding. looked it up, stands for canadian low acid oil.
> the original rapeseed oil can be carcinogenic. and not nice.
> it is used for industrial purposes mostly.
>
> what a name, rape oil, so they renamed it and modified it genetically.
>
> i would stick with olive oil.
> or the corn oil.
> and i don't like the taste of canola oil, reminds me of mineral oil
> kind of.
> it's not natural. i even bought it in health food store and it still
> was never
> used up by me.
>

Yes, it would seem to go against common sense to eat a food derived from
a toxic plant such as rapeseed, especially when there are plenty of
other good oils available.

I might recommend Canola to those who are dirt poor, very cheap,
hyperthyroid, or seeking a possible subtle form of birth control.

The only thing clear about canola is that it is the cheapest oil.