Canola Oil
(kan oh' la oyl).

Low erucic acid rapeseed oil;    
LEAR oil.    
DEFINITION
Canola Oil is the refined fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Brassica napus or Brassica campestris (Fam. Cruciferae). A suitable antioxidant may be added.
IDENTIFICATION
•  A. It meets the requirements of the test for Fats and Fixed Oils 401, Fatty Acid Composition.
IMPURITIES
•  Heavy Metals, Method II 231: NMT 10 ppm
SPECIFIC TESTS
•  Fats and Fixed Oils, Fatty Acid Composition 401
Canola Oil exhibits the composition profile of fatty acids in Table 1.
Table 1
Carbon-Chain
Length		 Number of
Double Bonds		 Percentage
(%)
<14 — <0.1
14 0 <0.2
16 0 <6.0
16 1 <1.0
18 0 <2.5
18 1 >50
18 2 <40
18 3 <14
20 0 <1.0
20 1 <2.0
22 0 <0.5
22a 1 2.0
24 0 <0.2
24 1 <0.2
a  Erucic acid
•  Limit of Erucic Acid: NMT 2.0%, as determined in the test for Fats and Fixed Oils 401, Fatty Acid Composition
•  Specific Gravity 841: 0.906–0.920
•  Refractive Index 831: 1.465–1.467 at 40
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•  Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight containers, and avoid contact with metals. Fill to the top or flush partially filled containers with nitrogen. No storage requirements specified.
•  Labeling: Label it to indicate the name and concentration of any added antioxidant.
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