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Cottonseed Fat
Cottonseed Fat
Moderate concern
Cottonseed fat itself is GRAS. However, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil was a major source of artificial trans fats and is now banned in US food (FDA 2018).
Found in
260 products
What it is
Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat from cottonseed oil; sometimes refers to fully hydrogenated cottonseed shortening.
Solid fat for baking and frying.
Why it's flagged
- Fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil is highly saturated; high intake associated with cardiovascular risk
- Historically a major PHO source; PHO use no longer GRAS as of 2018
What regulators actually say
"FDA's final determination removed partially hydrogenated oils, including cottonseed-derived PHOs, from the GRAS list."
"EFSA established safe levels of free gossypol in cottonseed products to protect consumers."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as refined oil; PHO no longer GRAS (since 2018)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; gossypol limits in refined oil
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