Fact #1
Cottonseed oil doesn’t require hydrogenation which means it has low levels of saturated fats, with no trans-fats and is cholesterol free.1
The American Heart Association recommends aiming for a dietary pattern that achieves 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat to avoid elevated blood cholesterol.2
Fact #2
Cottonseed oil has a 2:1 ration of polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids. Its fatty acid profile generally consists of:
52% polyunsaturated fat (linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid)
17% monounsaturated fat (oleic acid)
26% saturated fatty acids1
Fact #3
Cottonseed oil boasts relatively high levels of tocopherols, natural antioxidants that contribute to its stability.3
Fact #4
Like other plant-based oils, cottonseed oil is not derived from meat and dairy which also makes it kosher for passover.4
Fact #5
U.S. refined cottonseed oil has clear advantages when it comes to climate change with the potential to reduce environmental impacts for kitchens using frying oil by as much as 83%.5
That includes reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and savings in carbon dioxide equivalents that are appreciated by chefs, consumers and the planet.
1 https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171024/nutrients
2 https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/saturated-fats
3 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10942912.2014.959131
4 https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/pesachart/
5 https://elibrary.asabe.org/abstract.asp?AID=52828&t=3&dabs=Y&redir=&redirType=