| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Color | Pale yellow (refined), dark red (crude) |
| Odor & Taste | Mild, nutty (refined) |
| Smoke Point | Refined: 220-230°C (428-446°F) Unrefined: Not food-grade |
| Density | ~0.92 g/cm³ |
| Saturated Fat | ~27% (Palmitic & Stearic acids) |
| Monounsaturated Fat (Oleic Acid) | ~18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (Linoleic Acid) | ~55% (Omega-6) |
| Vitamin E Content | ~35 mg per 100g |
| Gossypol Content | <0.045% (refined food-grade) |
| Free Fatty Acids (FFA) | <0.05% (fully refined) |
| Peroxide Value | <5 meq/kg (fresh oil) |
Cottonseed Oil
Cottonseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of cotton plants (Gossypium spp.). It is widely used in food processing, frying, and industrial applications due to its neutral flavor, high smoke point, and affordability. However, it requires refining to remove natural toxins (gossypol) before human consumption.
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