Safflower Oil
Oils
- Questionable
Definition
A highly processed vegetable oil found in many packaged foods today. Since it is composed of less stable polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, it is sensitive to degradation by light and heat, oxidizing under these circumstances.
Also Known As
Safflower Oils, Safflower
Health Impact
Overconsumption of Omega-6 without a proper balance of Omega-3 fatty acids can lead to inflammation in the body. It is easily oxidized from light and heat, and typically extracted using the toxic chemical solvent hexane.