Specification
Crude, refined, RBD or agreed form; FFA, peroxide value, moisture, impurities, colour and fatty-acid profile.
Agricultural commodities / Vegetable oils
Canola Oil
Canola vegetable oil documented by refining status, technical profile and food-oil logistics.
Oil identity
Canola oil is not canola seed
Canola oil trades by commercial form and chemical condition, not by seed parameters used to buy grain.
Crude, refined and RBD forms can serve different destinations. The contract should state refining status, origin, fatty-acid profile and food or industrial requirements.
Codex gives context for named vegetable oils, while the purchase specification remains contractual and may require tighter limits.
FamilyVegetable oil
FormsCrude / refined / RBD
Main controlFFA + peroxide value
LogisticsTank / flexitank / IBC
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From prepared seed to commercial oil
1Seed preparation
Cleaning, conditioning, flaking and cooking before extraction.
2Pressing / solvent
Crude oil is obtained and meal is separated.
3Degumming
Phospholipids are reduced according to the required process.
4Refining and bleaching
Acidity, colour, impurities and unwanted components are controlled.
5Deodorising / dispatch
Sensory condition, filtration, clean tank and final documents are aligned.
Oil specification
FFA, peroxide value, moisture and fatty-acid profile
Free fatty acids (FFA), peroxide value, moisture/volatile matter, impurities, colour and odour describe oil condition and fitness for use.
The fatty-acid profile can matter for identity, nutrition, formulation or buyer compliance, but it does not replace the other quality tests.
Crude, degummed, refined, bleached and deodorised are not automatically equivalent commercial states; each term should match the COA and declared process.
Tanks, compatibility and oxidation
Canola oil should move in tanks, flexitanks, IBCs or drums compatible with food use and an acceptable previous-cargo history.
Water, oxygen, excessive temperature, residual odours and poor cleaning can deteriorate the oil or trigger documentary rejection.
KaizenGTC facilitates file review and commercial coordination; it does not operate refineries or tanks, nor certify final lot quality.
Canola oil controls
| Element | Verification |
|---|---|
| FFA | Confirm method, unit and limit according to crude, refined or RBD form. |
| Peroxide value | Assess oxidation and expected shelf life. |
| Moisture / impurities | Control stability, sediment and deterioration risk. |
| Colour / odour | Align sensory condition with food or industrial destination. |
| Fatty-acid profile | Verify identity and formulation requirements where relevant. |
Canola oil in the rapeseed/canola complex
USDA FAS reports rapeseed/canola oil within major vegetable oils; 2026/27 should be read by separating seed, crushing, oil and meal.
| Market | Role | Context / period |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | PRODUCTION / EXPORT | 2026/27 context for the canola chain and associated oil. |
| European Union | CONSUMPTION / PROCESSING | 2026/27 market for food, biodiesel and refining. |
| China, Japan and United States | IMPORT / END USE | Destinations where oil form and technical documents affect acceptance. |
Sources: USDA FAS Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade, September 2026; USDA FAS PSD Online; Codex Standard for Named Vegetable Oils
Useful documents for canola oil
COA and process
COA, refining status, origin, food declaration where relevant and shipping documents.
Logistics
Tank/flexitank history, cleaning, seals, compatibility and temperature control.
Questions about canola oil
What is the difference between crude and refined canola oil?
Crude oil retains components that refining can remove; refined oil may pass through degumming, neutralisation, bleaching or deodorising depending on process.
What does RBD mean?
RBD means refined, bleached and deodorised, and it should be supported by process description and COA.
Why are FFA and peroxide value reviewed?
FFA indicates acidity or hydrolysis, while peroxide value indicates oxidative condition; both influence acceptance.
Does canola seed automatically define the oil?
No. The oil needs its own chemical specification, refining form and logistics documents.
What is checked in logistics?
Cleanliness, previous cargo, water, seals, temperature, tank material and compatibility with food use.