Cottonseed High Oleic Soybean

Cottonseed oil and high oleic soybean oil are edible vegetable oils. Cottonseed oil comes from the seeds of cotton plants, and high oleic soybean oil is a variety of soybean oil bred to have a higher amount of oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fat. Both oils are refined and processed for use in food.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in processed foods. They are often chosen for their stability at high temperatures and their neutral flavor. You can find them in a variety of products like snacks, baked goods, and salad dressings.

Cottonseed oil and high oleic soybean oil are considered fats and oils. The FDA considers them Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. Like other fats, they provide calories and are a source of fatty acids. High oleic soybean oil is specifically bred to be more stable and have a different fatty acid profile than standard soybean oil. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, but specific evaluations for these exact types of oils in terms of health impacts at typical consumption levels are complex and depend on the overall diet.