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In a message dated 1/13/03 5:30:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> ken said:
> >Generally, Canola Oil's main value is that it doesn't contain >very much
> of
> substances that should be avoided by modern >day humans, such as Omega-6
> fatty acids.
>

Hmm.  I guess it's all relative.  Macadamia Nut Oil contains 3% Omega-6;
Olive Oil contains 8% Omega-6; Canola contains 25% Omega-6 and Grapeseed Oil
contains 75% Omega-6.    So Canola certainly contains far less Omega-6 than
grapeseed oil but far more than say olive or macadamia nut oils.

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