Cotton Oil: The Meeting Point of Health and Flavor

Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from cotton seeds and used both in the food industry and in various industrial applications. Its popularity as a cooking oil has increased in recent years and it is a preferred type of oil especially for frying processes. 

Cottonseed oil is obtained by processing the seeds of the cotton plant. This oil is especially rich in unsaturated fatty acids and is also used in the kitchen to make baked goods, cakes, pastries and cookies. Cottonseed oil is also preferred as a source of healthy fats. It is also commonly used in cosmetics and soap production. It is colorless and has a light sweet taste. This makes it suitable for use in cooking.

High Heat Resistance: Cottonseed oil is resistant to high heat. This makes it suitable for frying and high-heat cooking.

How is Cottonseed Oil Produced?

Preparation of Seeds: Cotton seeds are cleaned and de-shelled to extract the oil.

Oil Extraction: The cleaned and prepared seeds are pressed or processed using solvent extraction method to extract the oil.

Refining: The raw oil is refined to remove impurities and unwanted components. In this process, the oil is neutralized, bleached and deodorized.

Packing and Distribution: The refined oil is made ready for use and packaged and offered to consumers.