GM Canola

High Laurate Content

These canola varieties contain high levels of laurate. Oil processed from these novel varieties is similar to coconut and palm oils.

Source: Canola-Council

This new canola oil is being sold to the food industry for use in chocolate candy coatings, coffee whiteners, icings, frostings, and whipped toppings. Even the cosmetic industry uses it.

Approved for:

Food Canada, US
Feed Canada, US 
Food and/or Feed US 
Environment Canada, US 
Marketing  
Source: AGBIOS 2004

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