What Oils Are Seed Oils? Here’s the Full List

What Oils Are Seed Oils? Here’s the Full List

Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of plants — often using high-heat and industrial processes. If an oil is made from a seed, it’s a seed oil.

Common Seed Oils

Seed Oil Also Labeled As
Soybean Oil Vegetable oil, “natural oil blend”
Sunflower Oil High oleic sunflower oil
Safflower Oil Safflower seed oil
Canola Oil Rapeseed oil
Corn Oil Maize oil
Grapeseed Oil Grape kernel oil
Cottonseed Oil Common in fry oils and shortening
Rice Bran Oil Sometimes labeled “natural rice oil”
Sesame Oil Used in sauces and snacks
Pumpkin Seed Oil Sometimes used in specialty oils
Hemp Seed Oil Found in some soaps and skincare

“Vegetable oil” often refers to a blend of seed oils, even if the specific types aren’t listed.

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