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calrose rice
Calrose is a medium grain rice variety, notable for being the founding variety of the California rice industry. Calrose (USDA # C.I. 8988) originated from and was developed at the Rice Experiment Station near Biggs, California, and released to California growers in 1948
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Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is higher in linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fat, while olive oil is higher in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. Both of them have relatively good levels of vitamin E, which helps defend against free radical damage.
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Shea butter
Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory color.
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Sesame oil
Sesame oil is often used to saute meats and vegetables or is added to dressings and marinades. Sesame oil is believed to have some important health benefits, like providing heart-healthy fats, combating inflammation, and protecting skin from sun damage.
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Safflower oil
Safflower oil is an unsaturated oil which is a pale to rusty yellow in color with a makeup similar to that of sunflower oil. The oil is cold pressed from the seeds. Its odor is bland with little odor.
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Rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil contains very high levels of erucic acid, a compound that in large amounts can be toxic to humans. Canola oil, however, contains very low levels of erucic acid.
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Palm Kernel oil
Palm kernel oil is commonly used in commercial cooking because it is lower in cost than other oils and remains stable at high cooking temperatures. The oil can also be stored longer than other vegetable oils.
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Macadamia oil
Macadamia oil may support heart health. It has high levels of monounsaturated fat. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) , monounsaturated fats can lower levels of bad cholesterol, which, in turn, can reduce a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke. Macadamia oil is a source of antioxidants.
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Cotton seed oil
Cottonseed oil can be used to make salad oil (mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces and marinades), cooking oil for frying in both commercial and home cooking, and margarine or shortening for baked goods and cake icings.