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From: jay on 31 Jul 2008 23:41
> Throughout the entire process, these oils are exposed to oxygen.
> The oil is extracted with mechanical pressing and heated to 230
> degrees.
> Then a chemical solvent is used to get what oil is left.
> The solvent is then boiled off. Again exposing the oils to heat.
> Because these oils become rancid, they are treated
> with deodorizers to get rid of the horrible smell.
> Finally, most oils are then bleached to give them eye appeal.
> Americans love the light golden color.

I find it puzzling that Barlean's flaxseed oil is kept in opaque, hi-
density plastic bottles in the fridge, while Canola which also has
omega-3 oils can sit in clear, thin-plastic bottles at room
temperature for months.
From: Mark Thorson on 1 Aug 2008 00:44
jay wrote:
>
> > Throughout the entire process, these oils are exposed to oxygen.
> > The oil is extracted with mechanical pressing and heated to 230
> > degrees.
> > Then a chemical solvent is used to get what oil is left.
> > The solvent is then boiled off. Again exposing the oils to heat.
> > Because these oils become rancid, they are treated
> > with deodorizers to get rid of the horrible smell.
> > Finally, most oils are then bleached to give them eye appeal.
> > Americans love the light golden color.
>
> I find it puzzling that Barlean's flaxseed oil is kept in opaque, hi-
> density plastic bottles in the fridge, while Canola which also has
> omega-3 oils can sit in clear, thin-plastic bottles at room
> temperature for months.

It's called marketing. You are being persuaded
to buy the king's clothing, even while some
little boy is saying he's naked. Pay no
attention to the boy.
From: Taka on 1 Aug 2008 11:28
Anyone knows what the exact chemistry of the process of deodorization
is? Without this knowledge it's hard to judge whether it renders the
rancid oils (lipid peroxides) harmless or not :-(

Taka
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