Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the
- Aseeds have very high oil content
- Boil is rich in unsaturated fatty acidsCorrect
- Coil has long shelf life
- Doil has very low Erucic acid content
Explanation
The correct answer is B because the defining characteristic of Canola is its specific nutritional profile. Canola was developed through cross breeding to significantly reduce the levels of erucic acid and glucosinolates found in traditional rapeseed. While it does have low erucic acid, the primary reason it is preferred for human consumption is that it is high in healthy unsaturated fatty acids, particularly monounsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids, and has the lowest saturated fat content among common cooking oils. This makes it a heart healthy choice compared to traditional mustard varieties.
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