Cottonseed Palm Oil
What is Cottonseed Palm Oil?
Cottonseed palm oil is a blend of cottonseed oil and palm oil. Cottonseed oil comes from the seeds of cotton plants, while palm oil is derived from the fruit of oil palm trees. Both oils are refined to remove impurities and create a stable product.
Is Cottonseed Palm Oil vegan?
Cottonseed Palm Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cottonseed Palm Oil gluten-free?
Not gluten-containing.
Is Cottonseed Palm Oil a major allergen?
Cottonseed oil is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens.
What is Cottonseed Palm Oil used for?
This oil blend is used in processed foods for its neutral flavor and ability to improve texture and shelf life.
Is Cottonseed Palm Oil safe?
Cottonseed palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
This oil blend is used in processed foods for its neutral flavor and ability to improve texture and shelf life. It functions as a fat or oil, providing richness and preventing ingredients from separating. It is commonly found in ice cream, baked goods, and snack foods.
Health notes
Cottonseed palm oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of fats, including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated fats and oils, but specific evaluations for this blend may vary. Evidence regarding the health effects of consuming blended oils like this at typical intake levels is consistent with general dietary fat recommendations.
Allergen info
Cottonseed oil is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. Palm oil is also not a major allergen. Not gluten-containing.
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