Canola Ink
July 17, 2009
In This Issue
European Union Drops Ban on Genetically Modified Canola from Canada
Cargill Celebrates New Specialty Research and Production Center
Do You Know What’s Good for Your Heart?
Homemade Vinaigrettes Cheaper, Tastier than Store-Bought
For Grilling, Canola Oil Smokes the Competition
Don’t "Blow" Your Opportunity to Vote for Canola Tissues
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European Union Drops Ban on Genetically Modified Canola from Canada
The European Union (EU) will drop its six-year ban on imports of genetically modified Canadian canola seed per a settlement by the World Trade Organization. While the seed now has access to the European market, Canola Council of Canada President JoAnne Buth said that current prices are unlikely to generate any European business at this time. Exports are expected, however, in the future when market signals change.
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Cargill Celebrates New Specialty Research and Production Center
The new Cargill Specialty Canola Oils Research and Production Center in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan, had its official grand opening on July 8. The facility will support the company’s hybrid breeding program and production trials, which aim to develop high-yielding agronomic traits along with improved oil functionality and nutrition. The research center is located about 50 kilometers from Cargill’s canola crush facility in Clavet, which just doubled its production capacity.
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Do You Know What’s Good for Your Heart?
Dr. Robert Vogel, cardiologist at the University of Maryland, says that before you can make heart-smart lifestyle choices, you need to have all the facts. He noted that "olive oil is not as healthy as canola oil" because canola oil has half the saturated fat.
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Homemade Vinaigrettes Cheaper, Tastier than Store-Bought
The food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times advocates making your own vinaigrette instead of buying one for fresher taste and less cost. A simple dressing from Thomas Keller’s "Bouchon" cookbook uses ½ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup Dijon mustard and 1½ cups of canola oil. The oil’s light texture and neutral flavor are ideal for vinaigrettes and marinades.
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For Grilling, Canola Oil Smokes the Competition
In a post on her health and wellness blog , Danielle Omar, MS, RD, recommends canola oil over olive oil for grilling. In addition to distributing heat evenly, canola oil has a high smoke point and superior stability compared to olive oil.
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Don’t "Blow" Your Opportunity to Vote for Canola Tissues
Royale brand facial tissue is producing a "Canada Collection" of tissue boxes and one features a canola field called "Canada Barn." It is the second-most popular to date, but you can help make it number one. Visit the web site to vote for the canola design.
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