Palm Cottonseed Canola Oil

Palm oil, cottonseed oil, and canola oil are all vegetable oils. Palm oil comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. Cottonseed oil is extracted from the seeds of cotton plants. Canola oil is made from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, specifically varieties bred to have low levels of erucic acid.

These oils are used in a wide variety of processed foods for their functional properties. They contribute to texture, mouthfeel, and shelf stability. They are commonly found in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries, as well as in snacks and fried foods.

These oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are sources of fat, including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, depending on the specific oil. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these oils. Evidence on the health effects of consuming these oils at typical dietary levels is extensive, with ongoing research and discussion within the scientific community regarding their impact on cardiovascular health.