One Or More Of The Following: 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, delinted, and crushed to extract the oil. The crude oil is then refined to remove impurities and make it suitable for consumption.

Cottonseed oil is used as a cooking oil and as an ingredient in a variety of processed foods. Its neutral flavor and high smoke point make it suitable for frying, and it is also used in baked goods, salad dressings, and snack foods like chips and crackers.

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains saturated and unsaturated fats, including linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. The FDA has not set specific upper intake levels for cottonseed oil itself, but general recommendations for limiting saturated fat intake apply. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated edible oils, including cottonseed oil, and have not raised safety concerns at typical consumption levels.