Description: Cotton Seed Carrier Oil All our oils are fresh and bottled daily. Expiration date is at least 12 month from sale date Organic Ingredients:100% Pure Cotton Seed Carrier Oil Botanical Name: Gossypium herbaceum Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Color: Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid Aromatic Description: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils Package/Form: 2 oz up to Gallon - Clear/Amber High Quality PET Plastic Bottles BPA free with a Disc Top Lid 0.6 oz & 1.1 oz - Amber Glass Bottles with a Dropper All bottles are sealed Select your choice from the drop down aboveWhat Is Cottonseed Oil? Cottonseed oil is among the most common vegetable oils used in the US. Referred to as "America's original vegetable oil," it has been a part of the American diet since the 1800s and has been in high demand among consumers since then. Cottonseed oil is said to be low in trans fat, which, according to its supporters, makes it a healthful option. It is similar to canola, corn, safflower, soybean, and sunflower in terms of its unsaturated fat oil composition.Uses of Cottonseed Oil This vegetable oil is frequently used for frying, deep-frying, and baking. Because of its neutral taste, cottonseed oil is said to enhance the natural taste of food, unlike other oils. Cottonseed oil is also used in personal care products such as soap and cosmetics. Soap produced with cottonseed oil was found to be adapted to washing wool. The oil from cottonseed is also added to laundry detergents. Other products where cottonseed oil is used range from rubber to insecticides and explosives.Benefits of Cottonseed Oil Public health advisories promote cottonseed oil as a "healthy" alternative to tropical oils because of its high unsaturated fat levels, which, findings show, has cholesterol-lowering properties – particularly LDL cholesterol. It is also free of cholesterol and has low levels of saturated fat, both of which are promoted by mainstream media and medical advice as culprits in heart disease. Apart from this so-called cholesterol-lowering action, cottonseed oil, along with almond oil and wheat germ oil, has high concentrations of vitamin E. Of the three, cottonseed oil is the most practical choice due to almond oil's expensive price and wheat germ oil's bitter flavor. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that plays a role in the prevention of diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and prostate cancer.Conventional health experts advise getting vitamin E from vegetable oils like cottonseed oil, because people do not eat vitamin E-rich foods on a daily basis. It is also believed that vitamin E contributes to the long shelf-life of cottonseed oil.Here is a look at the top 10 reasons why cottonseed oil is so popular:1. It contains a high amount of antioxidants which are essential for good health.2. It is also rich in Vitamin E, which like antioxidants, is important in fighting free-radicals.3. Cottonseed oil is low in cholesterol which makes it a great choice for those who want to lower their cholesterol levels.4. This oil is great for deep-frying as it is known to enhance the flavor of fresh foods instead of hiding them, unlike some other oils.5. It is considered better for baking as it is not as heavy as other oils.6. It has high oxidation-resistance which makes it ideal to be used for salad dressings.7. Cottonseed oil is processed specially for a vast range of applications in the manufacture of foods and is known to be a good substitute for cocoa butter in confectionery.8. It can be used in rotation with other oils such as canola oil, groundnut oil, etc. as part of a healthy diet.9. The light texture of this oil makes it great for cosmetic use, making it a common ingredient in creams, lotions, etc.10. It has a light, neutral taste that is loved by people who do not like oils with strong flavours.Composition and Nutritional Value of Cottonseed Oil:A large percentage of the polyunsaturated fatty acids present in cottonseed oil is linoleic acid. When it is compared to other oils and fats that are commonly used, the saturated fatty acid that it contains is midlevel; it is this that makes it more stable than other oils that are used in cooking.Although it is very well-saturated, it still does not equal some of the hard fats that are available. To make them stable, a number of vegetable oils are required to be hydrogenated and while they are going through the process, trans fats develop. Due to its natural stability, cottonseed oil does not contain trans fats.Cottonseed oil is rich in tocopherols which are an excellent source of Vitamin E and are natural antioxidants, making them beneficial for our health. As mentioned earlier, they help us in fighting free-radicals. With three times the amount of unsaturated fatty acids as saturated ones, many health experts all over the world claim that this oil is a healthy one. It suits the diets we follow in this modern age.Our Shipping PolicyEvery effort will be made to ship orders the same day they are received. Orders received on Sundays will be shipped the next business day. Please let us know if you have a special shipping request, we will do our best to comply.Purchasing several items at a time saves tremendously on shipping charges. Once finished selecting your items, you can combine all items into one payment & package.If you have not found the answer to all of your questions above in the description, or for any other concerns, please do not hesitate to e mail us. We will respond to your questions. We value all of our customers and thank you for your timeOur regular business hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m (Pacific Time). We try to answer all emails but please be patient if your reply is not immediate. We receive a lot of email and sometimes cannot get to it all despite our best efforts.FeedbackWe always appreciate positive feedback to let us know that you have received your order and that you are completely satisfied (of course we will happily return the favor). If anything at all is not as you wish, please do contact us. WE WILL BE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP YOU! Illinois buyers are responsible for applicable sales tax. (6.25%)
Price: 21.59 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-02-27T20:26:18.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Formulation: Oil
Type: Coconut Oil
Massage Supplies: Massage Oils, Creams
Features: Organic
Brand: LIQUID GOLD