The question likely intended to ask: What is Rapeseed?
Rapeseed refers to the seed of the Brassica napus plant, cultivated primarily for the production of:
- Edible vegetable oils: Rapeseed oil is a widely used cooking oil.
- Animal feed: The byproduct after oil extraction is a protein-rich meal for livestock.
- Biodiesel: Rapeseed oil can be processed into biodiesel, a renewable fuel source.
Rapeseed is an important global crop. In the year 2000, rapeseed ranked as the third-leading source of vegetable oil worldwide, following soybean and palm oil. It's also the second-leading source of protein meal after soybean.
