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US 2019/0174788 A1Published application
Speciality low saturates canola oil
AssigneeCargill, Incorporated
InventorRichard FLETCHER
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Abstract
Specialty canola oil is provided with preferred stability, flavor, and low levels of saturates. Plants, seeds, and oil contain 3.5% to 5% total saturates, greater than 18% linoleic acid, and less than 3% linolenic acid. The oil of the invention provides not only lower saturates levels but also acceptable frying stability and improved flavor.
Claims17
A canola oil comprising:
- a) a total saturates content of from 3.5% to 5%;
- b) a linoleic acid content of greater than 18%;
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- c) a linolenic acid content of less than 3.0%.
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A canola plant comprising seed wherein the seed comprises an oil and wherein the oil has:
- a) a total saturates content of 3.5% to 5%;
- b) a linoleic acid content of greater than 18%;
- and
- c) a linolenic acid content of less than 3.0%.
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A method of producing a canola oil comprising the steps of:
- a) crushing a canola seed to yield a crude oil wherein the crude oil comprises:
- i) a total saturates content of 3.5% to 5%;
- ii) an linoleic acid content of greater than 18%;
- and
- iii) an linolenic acid content of less than 3.0%;
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- b) refining the crude oil to yield a refined canola oil.
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