Seed Oils

Also labeled as: Canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, sunflower, or safflower oil

A group of vegetable oils extracted from seeds, widely used for frying and as a base oil in packaged snacks.

Regulatory status: Permitted, not a regulatory category. The health debate around seed oils is nutritional and contested, not a food-safety ruling.

6,108

products contain it in this category

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

top manufacturer by product count

Chips, Pretzels & Snacks

most common category

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All Chips, Pretzels & Snacks (9,646)Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks (9,434)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (7,121)Breads & Buns (6,944)Cookies & Biscuits (6,108)Snack, Energy & Granola Bars (4,250)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (3,212)Candy (2,364)Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals (840)Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings (568)Yogurt (295)Powdered Drinks (175)

Manufacturers most likely to use Seed Oils

Manufacturer	Products with Seed Oils
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.	3,715
Target Stores	3,111
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.	2,276
Frito-Lay Company	2,234
The Kroger Co.	1,941
Meijer, Inc.	1,888
Safeway, Inc.	1,718
Topco Associates, Inc.	1,352
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.	1,342
Ahold USA, Inc.	1,285