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Is Cottonseed Oil safe to consume? Here's what our analysis found across 275 products in our database.
Also known as: Cotton oil, Gossypium oil, Refined cottonseed oil
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI): No specific ADI established
An edible oil extracted from the seeds of cotton plants (Gossypium species) after ginning removes the cotton fibers. Cottonseed oil was one of the first industrially produced vegetable oils in the United States and was a primary ingredient in the original Crisco shortening. It is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid (omega-6), and contains gossypol, a toxic compound that must be removed during refining.
Cottonseed oil is approximately 52% polyunsaturated (mainly linoleic acid), 18% monounsaturated (oleic acid), and 26% saturated (primarily palmitic acid). The high omega-6 content contributes to an inflammatory omega-6/omega-3 imbalance when consumed in excess. Raw cottonseed oil contains gossypol, a toxic polyphenol that can cause male infertility and liver damage — refining reduces gossypol to safe levels but does not eliminate it entirely.
Commonly found in: Fried snacks, Potato chips, Salad dressings, Margarine, Mayonnaise, Fast food frying oil, Packaged baked goods, Crisco shortening
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| Product | Brand | Score |
|---|---|---|
| King Soopers, City Market, Give Thanks Seasonal Chocolate Cake | The Kroger Co. | 0/100 |
| Pringles Crisps Bbq 5.5oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| Pringles Crisps Cheddar Cheese 5.96oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| LUNCHABLES COOKIE DUNKS | Kraft Heinz Foods Company | 0/100 |
| PRINGLES CRISPS CHEESEBURGER 5.96OZ | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| CINNAMON KETO BREAD, CINNAMON | Lewis Bakeries Inc. | 0/100 |
| STUFFED GRILLED CHEESE | Heinz Frozen Food Company | 0/100 |
| STUFFED GRILLED CHEESE | Heinz Frozen Food Company | 0/100 |
| Froot Loops Marshmallows | Kellogg's, Froot Loops | 1/100 |
| Pringles Crisps Pizza 5.96oz | Kellogg Company US | 2/100 |
| JIMMY DEAN, SAUSAGE, EGG & CHEESE CROISSANT SANDWICHES | Sara Lee Foods | 3/100 |
| PIERRE, DRIVE THRU, BACON CHEESEBURGER | AdvancePierre Foods Inc. | 4/100 |
| HAWAIIAN KETO BREAD, HAWAIIAN | Lewis Bakeries Inc. | 5/100 |
| Cheddar&Sour Cream | Pringles | 5/100 |
| STRAWBERRY-KIWI, MANGO-PASSIONFRUIT, WILDBERRY-BANANA, STRAWBERRY-ORANGE FRUIT COMBOS CANDY, STRAWBERRY-KIWI, MANGO-PASSIONFRUIT, WILDBERRY-BANANA, STRAWBERRY-ORANGE | Ferrara Candy Company | 5/100 |
| Whey protein Chips Ahoy! | Ghost | 7/100 |
| Corn Dogs | Bremer | 7/100 |
| TURKEY SAUSAGE, EGG WHITE & CHEESE CROISSANT SANDWICHES, TURKEY SAUSAGE, EGG WHITE & CHEESE | The Hillshire Brands Company | 8/100 |
| WILLIAMS, BROWN GRAVY MIX | C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. | 9/100 |
| PRIVATE SELECTION, ICE CREAM, SOUTHERN BUTTER PECAN | The Kroger Co. | 9/100 |
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CheckIt AI. (2026). "Is Cottonseed Oil Safe? FDA Status, Health Effects & Alternatives | CheckIt AI". Climaverse PBC. Retrieved from https://getcheck.it/ingredient-safety/cottonseed-oil"Is Cottonseed Oil Safe? FDA Status, Health Effects & Alternatives | CheckIt AI." CheckIt AI, Climaverse PBC, 2026-03-22. https://getcheck.it/ingredient-safety/cottonseed-oil.<a href="https://getcheck.it/ingredient-safety/cottonseed-oil">Is Cottonseed Oil Safe? FDA Status, Health Effects & Alternatives | CheckIt AI — CheckIt AI</a>@misc{checkit2026ingredientsafetycottonseedoil,
title = {Is Cottonseed Oil Safe? FDA Status, Health Effects & Alternatives | CheckIt AI},
author = {CheckIt AI},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Climaverse PBC},
url = {https://getcheck.it/ingredient-safety/cottonseed-oil},
note = {Retrieved 2026-03-22}
}