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liberalgunwilltravel

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14. Here is a more complete (and less sensational) summation of analyses regarding seed oils

Reply to GreatGazoo (Reply #3)

Sat May 23, 2026, 11:53 AM

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Bottom line, is that canola oil is safe as generally produced. If you want to avoid the hexane completely (although not necessary) is to use cold pressed canola oil. Both are better for you than beef tallow.

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/2015/04/13/ask-the-expert-concerns-about-canola-oil/

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