Safflower Oil

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

Safflower Oil is a cooking oil that is found in two main forms; high (up to 75%) linoleic (omega-6 fatty acid) and high (up to 75%) oleic, the main fatty acid in Olive Oil, with about 7% saturated fat content.

Safflower Oil is most often used for

What else is Safflower Oil known as?
Note that Safflower Oil is also known as:
  • Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower Oil should not be confused with:
  • Sunflower
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