Contains One Or More Of: 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, crushed, and the oil is extracted. It is then refined to remove impurities and any natural gossypol, a compound that can be toxic.

Cottonseed oil is a neutral-flavored cooking oil often used in frying, baking, and in processed foods like chips, crackers, and baked goods. Manufacturers use it as a stable cooking oil and as an ingredient in salad dressings and shortenings.

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of unsaturated fats, including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, and contains saturated fat. JECFA has evaluated cottonseed oil. While it contains gossypol, the refining process removes most of this compound.