Rapeseed Oil And Canola

[MissCurious]

Rapeseed oil was genetically modified by a couple of Canadians to remove the high levels of uric acid to make it fit for human consumption and they called it Canola. Then my question is, how are we producing rapeseed oil in the UK which is fit for human consumption but it's not classed as GM?

[carrot99]

Bottom line theprof and Eddie, which oil should I use to roast a par-boiled King Edward on a Sunday? At the moment I use the olive oil that's a mix of refined and extra virgin oils. I do this because I've heard that olive oil is healthier than other plant oils but that you shouldn't roast with extra virgin olive oil as it becomes carcinogenic at high temperatures. Any advice? Thank you.

[Old_Geezer]

Rape ?
( Or you could keep that for after lunch.)

[Quizproquo]

Olive oil is no good for high temperatures. Lard, or good old sunflower oil will do the job.

[EDDIE51]

carrot, You can't beat good old fashioned beef dripping .
A little of it to roast your spuds will do no harm and it makes them taste great!

[theprof]

Keep your King Eddie's away from olive oil carrot99.

The major process contributing to the instability of olive oil when heated is lipid oxidation, which can lead to significant changes in the oil composition that affect its biological properties, as the resultant lipid peroxidation products have been linked to cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Beef dripping is your best bet as EDDIE51 says. Lard would be my second choice.