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Enhance the natural flavors of your food with cottonseed oil

Cottonseed oil is a neutral flavored cooking oil extracted from the seeds of cotton and has been used by American culinary experts and food brands for more than a century. Although less widely known than olive and canola oils, its benefits, including its neutral taste, versatility and high smoke point, make it a must-have in the kitchen.

Neutral Taste

Allows the foods with which it’s blending to take center stage while staying resistant to undesirable flavor reversion.¹
Versatility

Naturally stable,² making it ideal for a wide variety of culinary endeavors, including cooking, frying, baking and more.
High Smoke Point

Considered a high-heat oil with a smoke point of 425°F,³ making it an excellent option for frying, sautéing, stir-frying and searing.

What Else Do Chefs, Culinary Experts & Nutritionists Need To Know?

High Performing

Cottonseed oil has a long shelf life, making it a great cupboard staple.
Sustainable

Research shows cottonseed oil has a lower environmental impact than other vegetable oils. Using cottonseed oil for frying could decrease environmental impacts for kitchens by as much as 83%.⁴
Vitamin E

One serving of cottonseed oil (1 tablespoon) is an excellent source of vitamin E,⁵ an antioxidant that helps protect the body tissue from damage and helps keep the immune system strong.
Widely Available & Competitively Priced

Because cottonseed oil is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process, it is widely available and less expensive than alternative vegetable oils.
Kosher

Cottonseed oil is generally considered a kosher ingredient, unlike other oils including soybean and canola oils.⁶