Cotton is a very unique plant because it provides both oil and seed for consumption, and strong fibers that are ideal for making clothing and other products. Believe it or not, the cottonseed plant is one of the top four genetically modified crops worldwide. Cottonseed oil (sometimes shown as cotton seed oil or cotton oil) is a light yellow oil, rich in vitamin E (tocopherols), and is produced in relatively small amounts for use as a cooking oil today. The structure of the cottonseed is similar to other cooking oils such as the sunflower oil and other oil-bearing seeds in [...]
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