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The Country That Produces The Most Canola Oil In The World By Ellery Weil Nov. 3, 2025 6:20 pm EST

It's such a common staple, you probably don't even realize how often you cook with canola oil. This oil is considered neutral in cooking, meaning that unlike olive oil or coconut oil, it doesn't alter the flavor of dishes it's used in, and instead simply aids in the cooking process by providing a lipid for frying or baking. Canola oil is plant-based, meaning it's safe for vegetarians and vegans to use, unlike lard, which comes from animal fats, or butter, which is dairy-based. But where, geographically speaking, does your canola oil come from? It turns out, the answer to that question is probably Canada.

While you'll have to cross oceans to reach the world's top produce

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