Soy Or Cottonseed Oil
What is Soy Or Cottonseed Oil?
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the soybean plant. Cottonseed oil is extracted from the seeds of cotton plants. Both are common cooking oils refined for use in food products.
Is Soy Or Cottonseed Oil vegan?
Soy Or Cottonseed Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soy Or Cottonseed Oil a major allergen?
Soybean oil is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Soy Or Cottonseed Oil used for?
These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety of processed foods.
Is Soy Or Cottonseed Oil safe?
Soybean oil and cottonseed oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety of processed foods. They provide fat and texture, and can help blend ingredients like oil and water in products such as cakes and baked goods.
Health notes
Soybean oil and cottonseed oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are considered healthier fats than saturated fats. JECFA has evaluated both oils and established specifications for their quality. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming these oils in typical amounts.
Allergen info
Soybean oil is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Cottonseed oil is not derived from any of the major allergens.
Foods that contain Soy Or Cottonseed Oil
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