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Spectrum Naturals Refined Canola Oil
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 2🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Spectrum Naturals Refined Canola Oil

Spectrum
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
7
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spectrum Naturals Refined Canola Oil is a pantry staple aimed at home cooks who want a neutral, high-heat oil with health-forward messaging. You'd typically find the 16 fl oz bottle in the oils & vinegars aisle or the natural/organic section of a supermarket, shelved alongside olive oil, avocado oil, and other vegetable oils; it may sit near baking fats and non-hydrogenated spreads. The label leans into cook-friendly claims — “expeller pressed,” “refined high heat,” “Omega‑3s,” and Non‑GMO Project verified — positioning the product for shoppers seeking a practical, slightly premium everyday oil that feels wholesome and modern. Marketing cues (American Masters of Taste, superior taste awards) speak to home chefs and millennial parents who want credible endorsements without boutique pricing. The packaging is a small, pourable bottle designed for countertop or cabinet use; the oil itself is clear, light-bodied, and practically flavorless, making it disappear into sautés, frying, baking, and dressings. People reach for it when they need a reliable oil for high-temperature cooking (the label claims suitability up to 450 degrees F), for weekday meal prep, or when a neutral oil is required so other flavors can shine. Label characteristics create a health halo — omega‑3 content, “non-hydrogenated fat,” and the Non‑GMO badge—while the product copy emphasizes natural processing (“mechanically (expeller) pressed”). In plain processing terms, this is a refined culinary oil: the raw canola seed is pressed and further refined to remove odor and color. The ritual is simple and utilitarian—measuring, pouring, and heating—making it a workhorse oil in American kitchens that balances practical cooking needs with light wellness signaling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 32
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

100%, Mechanically, (Expeller), Pressed, Refined, 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 is a single-ingredient refined culinary oil used as an ingredient, so it falls under NOVA group 2 (processed culinary ingredients): it is mechanically pressed and refined but not a multi-ingredient ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Spectrum Naturals Refined Canola Oil

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Spectrum's refined canola oil is low in saturated fat and has no trans fats, which is a plus. It's great for cooking at high temperatures due to its high smoke point, but like all oils, moderation is key. If you’re comparing it to other oils, it’s a solid choice, but don’t forget to balance it with whole foods and other healthy fats!

Perfect For

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