One Or More Of The Following: Cottonseed

Cottonseed is the seed of the cotton plant. After the cotton fibers are removed, the seeds are processed to extract oil and protein. The oil is refined and purified for use in food.

Cottonseed oil is used as a cooking oil and as an ingredient in processed foods like chips, pretzels, and baked goods. It's chosen for its neutral flavor and ability to withstand high cooking temperatures.

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains unsaturated fats, including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. The World Health Organization (WHO) has not classified cottonseed oil itself as a carcinogen. Some older concerns about gossypol, a natural toxin in raw cottonseed, have been addressed through refining processes that remove it.