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Mazola Canola Oil, Cholesterol Free 1 gal
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 2🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Mazola Canola Oil, Cholesterol Free 1 gal

Mazola
128 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mazola Canola Oil, Cholesterol Free 1 gal (128 fl oz) is a familiar, utilitarian bottle you are likely to grab from the cooking oils aisle alongside vegetable oils, olive oil, vinegars, and salad dressings. Packaged in a large plastic jug with an easy-grip handle and pour spout, it reads as a pantry workhorse for households that cook regularly or buy in bulk. It fits a wide range of shopping trips, from weekly groceries to storm-prep and baking runs for gatherings. The product is positioned as an accessible, American heritage brand—Mazola evokes decades of home-cooking reliability and value. Marketing leans into heart-healthy cues with a visible "Cholesterol Free" callout and plain, recognizable branding aimed at mainstream and budget-conscious shoppers as well as those looking for mild-flavored, versatile oils. The label does not claim organic certification and offers no child-focused graphics; instead it uses simple health halo messaging common on commodity oils. In plain terms, canola oil is a refined seed oil used as a cooking ingredient rather than a ready-to-eat food; it undergoes extraction and refinement to produce a neutral, light oil. Sensory details: pale golden, very light-bodied and almost flavorless, it has a smooth texture and a high smoke point that makes it suitable for frying, sautéing, baking, and finishing. Rituals around this jug include pouring into measuring cups, filling pans for weeknight stir-fries, or adding a neutral oil to cake batter. Its story in American grocery culture is practical and unglamorous—a reliable staple for everyday cooking and bulk needs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 256
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Canola, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This product is a single-ingredient culinary oil that has been extracted and refined, classifying it as a processed culinary ingredient rather than an ultra-processed food. It is not a ready-to-eat formulated product with additives or multi-ingredient processing.

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Common Questions about Mazola Canola Oil, Cholesterol Free 1 gal

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! If you're looking for an oil to cook with that has a relatively low saturated fat content and is cholesterol-free, Mazola can fit the bill. Just keep in mind that it's primarily made of fat, so moderation is key, especially if you're watching your overall calorie intake.

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