Description
Cottonseed oil is cooking oil from the seeds of cotton plants of various species, mainly Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium herbaceum, that are grown for cotton fiber, animal feed, and oil.
Refined Cottonseed Oil
Cottonseed oil is a commonly used vegetable oil that’s derived from the seeds of cotton plants. A whole cotton seed contains about 15 to 20 percent oil.
Cottonseed oil must be refined to remove gossypol. This naturally occurring toxin gives the oil its yellow color and protects the plant from insects. Unrefined cottonseed oil is sometimes used as a pesticide. This toxin has also been linked to infertility and liver damage.
Cottonseed oil uses
Cottonseed oil is commonly used in processed foods because of its ability to extend shelf life. Some of these products include:
- potato chips
- cookies and crackers
- margarine
- mayonnaise
- salad dressing
Cottonseed oil for skin
This is one use for cottonseed oil that isn’t considered controversial. Cottonseed oil contains high concentrations of vitamin E, fatty acids, and antioxidants that have many benefits for your skin, including:
- moisturizing
- anti-aging
- anti-inflammatory properties
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