Sliced And Cooked In 100% Pure Cottonseed Oil

Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant. After the cotton fibers are removed, the seeds are cleaned, crushed, and the oil is extracted. It is then typically refined, bleached, and deodorized before use.

Cottonseed oil is a common cooking oil used in processed foods like potato chips, pretzels, and baked goods. Manufacturers use it for its neutral flavor and high smoke point, making it suitable for frying and as an ingredient in salad dressings and margarine.

Cottonseed oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is primarily composed of unsaturated fats, including polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are considered healthier fat choices. However, it also contains saturated fats. Cottonseed oil contains gossypol, a natural toxin, but the refining process removes most of it. The FDA has not set specific upper intake limits for cottonseed oil.