Ingredient

Soybean And Or Cottonseed

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety …

What it is

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 vegetable oils used in food production.

Why it's used

These oils are used as cooking oils and as ingredients in a wide variety of processed foods. They function as fats and oils, providing texture, flavor, and mouthfeel, and also act as emulsifiers to help mix ingredients that normally don't blend well, like oil and water.

Health notes

Soybean and cottonseed oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are a source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these oils. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Soybean oil is derived from soy, which is one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. Cottonseed oil is not derived from any of the major allergens. Neither is a source of gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.