Safflower Oil Soybean Oil

Safflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant. Soybean oil is extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant. Both are common cooking oils used in food manufacturing.

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in processed foods. They provide texture, flavor, and help to carry other flavors in products like chips, snacks, and frozen appetizers.

Safflower oil and soybean oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. JECFA has evaluated both oils and established specifications for their identity and quality. Evidence on the health effects of consuming these oils at typical dietary levels is extensive and generally shows neutral to beneficial effects, particularly when replacing saturated fats.