Peanut Oil Sunflower Oil Cottonseed Oil

Peanut oil is extracted from roasted peanuts. Sunflower oil comes from pressing sunflower seeds. Cottonseed oil is made from the seeds of cotton plants. These oils are refined to remove impurities and then often bleached and deodorized.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety of processed foods. They add flavor, moisture, and a smooth texture to products like baked goods, snacks, and salad dressings.

Peanut, sunflower, and cottonseed oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are primarily sources of fat, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are part of a balanced diet. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these oils. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects when consumed in typical amounts as part of a varied diet.