| abstract |
Edible oil blends are provided which have a desired fatty acid profile, such as a desired oleic acid content, a desired polyunsaturated fatty acid content, a desired linoleic acid content, or a desired linolenic acid content. Edible oil blends which are virtually trans free are also provided. Methods are provided for preparing edible oil blends, including methods that normalize the fatty acid profile of the edible oils. Methods are also provided for using the edible oil blends for preparing foods. The edible oil blends typically comprise a first edible oil and a second edible oil, where the first edible oil is a high oleic canola oil, and the second, third, or additional edible oil is selected from canola oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, palm oil, MCT oil, and trioleic oil. |