Canola Cottonseed Oil

Canola oil is a vegetable oil made from the seeds of the canola plant. Cottonseed oil is made from the seeds of cotton plants. Both are refined, bleached, and deodorized before use in food.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in processed foods. They provide a neutral flavor and a smooth texture, and can help extend shelf life.

Canola oil and cottonseed oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are common sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Some studies suggest a benefit from consuming unsaturated fats over saturated fats, while others show mixed results. The WHO/IARC has not classified these oils as to their carcinogenicity to humans.