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CANSA Statement on Canola Oil CANSA has awarded the CANSA ‘Smart Choice’ Seal to all canola oil and canola margarine brands (produced from South African grown GMO-free canola) for almost 20 years. Analysis of peer-reviewed literature has informed CANSA that the good balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids found within Canola oil could help to reduce […]

Canola Oil Q&A Cold pressed vs. refined? Is there a difference? Cold pressed oils are subjected to a different processing technique compared to refined oils. However, there is no difference in their fatty acid profiles so whichever you use, you are likely to get the cardiovascular benefit. The refining process is merely to remove any […]

GMO-free Fields of Gold The phrases “GMO crop” or “GMO food” has become part of conversations among South Africa’s middle-class and consumers are conscious steering away from products that come from Genetically Modified Organisms. A GMO is an organism that has been genetically engineered and, therefore, had its DNA altered. In the food world, certain […]

Canola as a rotational crop. Canola has proven itself through the years to be an excellent cash crop in South Africa, while also being a preferred rotational crop among many farmers in the Western Cape. So, let’s take a closer look at the various benefits of canola as a rotational crop and why farmers choose […]

Canola Meal: Increases Milk Production   Canola meal has a well balanced amino acid profile and a high level of bypass protein, which helps your cows to produce even more top-shelf milk. Cows do not only require feed with high crude protein levels but also the correct type of protein, bypass protein enables your cows […]