Canadian rapeseed

Description

The Canadian Grain Commission provides resources about Canadian rapeseed that are related to the Canadian Grain Commission’s functions as defined under the Canada Grain Act. This includes information about Canadian rapeseed standards and grades.

Biological classification of rapeseed

Family: Brassicaceae
Species: Brassica napus
Type: Oilseed

Growing areas in Canada

Growing areas: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

End uses for Canadian rapeseed

Rapeseed has many uses. It is used as cooking oil. It is found in salad dressing and margarine. Rapeseed is to make biodiesel and lubricant for marine engines.

Canadian rapeseed and Canada Grain Regulations

Rapeseed is one of the grains defined in Canada Grain Regulations – Section 5. This means that the Canadian Grain Commission establishes and maintains quality standards for rapeseed. Also, this means that rapeseed is one of the crops protected by security. If a licensed grain company refuses or fails to pay for a delivery of rapeseed, the producer can make a claim against security.

Canadian rapeseed standards and grades

The Canadian Grain Commission defines Canadian grain standards and assesses the grade of grains against these standards. The Grain Grading Guide contains all the standards for Canadian grain. Chapter 10 presents the standards for rapeseed.

Standards Committees review these grading standards and recommend changes when necessary. The committees also select the standard samples of Canadian grain used each year.