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CANOLA seeds are high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce
blood cholesterol levels, and has moderate levels of essential
polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is also a rich source of vitamin E.
Canola plants can
grow to be one to two meters tall. The flowers produce small green pods
(about 5 cm long) with 20 to 35 small round seeds in each pod. The pods
are harvested in November when they turn brown. |
