And / Or Cottonseed Oil

Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant. After the cotton fibers are removed, the seeds are cleaned, delinted, and crushed to extract the oil. The crude oil is then refined to remove impurities and make it suitable for consumption.

Cottonseed oil is a common cooking oil used in a variety of processed foods, particularly fried items and baked goods. Its neutral flavor and relatively high smoke point make it suitable for frying, and it's often used in salad dressings, mayonnaise, and snack foods like chips and crackers.

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of polyunsaturated fats, including linoleic acid. Like other vegetable oils, it is a source of calories. The World Health Organization (WHO) has not classified cottonseed oil as a carcinogen. Evidence regarding specific health effects of typical consumption levels is mixed, with some studies suggesting potential benefits from unsaturated fats while others raise concerns about processing and potential contaminants in crude oil, though refined oil is considered safe.