Cottenseed
What is Cottenseed?
Cottonseed is the seed of the cotton plant. After cotton fibers are removed, the seeds are cleaned, delinted (to remove short fibers), and mechanically pressed to extract the oil. The remaining solid material is then processed into meal or flour.
Is Cottenseed vegan?
Cottenseed is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cottenseed gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Cottenseed a major allergen?
Cottonseed is not one of the 9 major allergens.
What is Cottenseed used for?
Cottonseed oil is a neutral-flavored vegetable oil used for frying and in salad dressings and shortenings.
Is Cottenseed safe?
Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Cottonseed oil is a neutral-flavored vegetable oil used for frying and in salad dressings and shortenings. Cottonseed flour can be used in baked goods and other processed foods. Manufacturers use it for its mild flavor and functional properties as a cooking oil.
Health notes
Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Some concerns have been raised about gossypol, a natural toxin in whole cottonseed, but refining processes remove it from the oil. JECFA has evaluated cottonseed oil and set an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Cottonseed is not one of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Cottenseed
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