Refined Cotton Seed 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.

Cottonseed oil can be used to make salad oil (mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces and marinades), cooking oil for frying in both commercial and home cooking, and margarine or shortening for baked goods and cake icings.