Cottonseed oil, like all oils extracted from plants, is cholesterol-free, making it an excellent alternative for people looking to lower their cholesterol levels. Because it is not as heavy as other oils, it is used for baking. It has a high level of oxidation resistance, making it perfect for salad dressings. Cottonseed oil has long been used as a frying oil because of its low cost, and it is one of the best frying oils for the ready-to-eat snack food sector. Cotton seed, like other oilseeds such as sunflower seed, has an oil-bearing kernel encased by a hard outer hull; the oil is removed from the kernel during processing. Salad dressings are made with cottonseed oil.Cotton seed, like other oilseeds such as sunflower seed, has an oil-bearing kernel encased by a hard outer hull; the oil is removed from the kernel during processing