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Grape Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Low concern
Grape seed oil is GRAS and high in polyunsaturated fats, particularly linoleic acid (omega-6). It contains some vitamin E.
Found in
530 products
What it is
Oil extracted from the seeds of grapes (Vitis vinifera), typically a byproduct of winemaking.
Used as a high-smoke-point cooking oil and salad oil.
Why it's flagged
- high omega-6 (linoleic acid) content
- process contaminants in some refined oils
What regulators actually say
"EFSA's expert Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) reviewed risks of glycidyl fatty acid esters and 3-MCPD in vegetable oils."
"Grape seed oil contains approximately 70% polyunsaturated fat, primarily linoleic acid (omega-6)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food oil
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; subject to 3-MCPD/glycidyl ester limits per Regulation 2018/290
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