General Information
NameCottonseed oil
Scientific NameNot Available
DescriptionCottonseed 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.Cottonseed oil is used for salad oil, mayonnaise, salad dressing, and similar products because of its flavor stability.
Primary IDFOOD00943
Picture975
Classification
GroupHerbs and Spices
Sub-GroupOilseed crops
Taxonomy
Lineage
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Wikipedia IDNot Available
Composition
CompoundsPreparation type: Raw

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References
Content Reference— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.