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why it has to be named like that though
by ftxbro 3y ago
why it has to be named like that though
- m348e912 3y agoIt's called canola oil in the US. I understand it needs to be highly processed since it naturally contains glucosinolates and erucic acid which are both toxic. In general it really isn't that good for you. Olive oil/avocado oil are better options if you have the budget. Disclaimer: I am not a professional when it comes to food science, so defer to your own research.
- version_five 3y agoBecause adults can disambiguate words with multiple meanings and not get worked up about them.
- ragingrobot 3y agoNamed long ago, when people weren't so sensitive about words. The term "rape" derives from the Latin word for turnip, rāpa or rāpum, cognate with the Greek word ῥάφη, rhaphe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapeseed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapeseed https://www.etymonline.com/word/rape https://www.etymonline.com/word/rape (see noun, 2)