Peanut Cottonseed Oil Palm Oil

Peanut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from roasted peanuts. Cottonseed oil is extracted from the seeds of cotton plants. Palm oil is derived from the fruit of oil palms. These oils are often blended for various culinary applications.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in processed foods. They provide texture, mouthfeel, and act as carriers for flavors. They are commonly found in baked goods, snacks, and frozen desserts.

Peanut oil, cottonseed oil, and palm oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are sources of fat, including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. While generally considered safe, high intake of saturated fats, often found in palm oil, has been linked to increased risk of heart disease. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these oils. Evidence on the specific health impacts of blended oils at typical consumption levels is mixed and an area of ongoing research.