Ingredient

Oils: Cottonseed Oil

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Cottonseed oil is often used in baking and frying due to its high smoke …

What is Oils: Cottonseed Oil?

Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant. After cotton is harvested for its fiber, the seeds are cleaned, crushed, and pressed to extract the oil. The crude oil is then refined to remove impurities, resulting in a neutral-flavored oil.

Is Oils: Cottonseed Oil vegan?

Oils: Cottonseed Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Oils: Cottonseed Oil gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Oils: Cottonseed Oil a major allergen?

Cottonseed oil is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Oils: Cottonseed Oil used for?

Cottonseed oil is often used in baking and frying due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor.

Is Oils: Cottonseed Oil safe?

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Cottonseed oil is often used in baking and frying due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor. Manufacturers add it to products like cakes, cookies, doughnuts, and pastries to provide moisture and a desirable texture. It is also found in snack foods, salad dressings, and some processed meats.

Health notes

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6 fatty acids. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated cottonseed oil. Some older research raised concerns about gossypol, a natural toxin in cottonseeds, but modern refining processes remove gossypol to safe levels.

Allergen info

Cottonseed oil is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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