Rapeseed must be dried before storage. After this they may be used for oil production or meal. The reasons this crop is increasing in demand is because of its oils' high nutritional value. This in addition to its cost competitiveness with other leading vegetable oils. The American Heart Association has recommended a reduction in saturated fat intake into the diet because of direct links between this and chronic heart disease.
Canola oil is the lowest in saturated fat of any oil on the market.
In fact the most popular low saturated fat oil is called Puritan oil. Its unique quality as stability in heat and light in addition to its bland flavor make it perfect for products which cannot tolerate flavor that is carried through from the cooking oil. In addition to the LEAR oil, products from HEAR oil are also important. These include rubber, plastics and lubricants. With all of this positive information its easy to see shy many people believe that rapeseed crops could be very profitable in the future.