Can Humans Eat Cottonseed? Navigating the Toxins and Innovations
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4 min read
Cotton is the world's leading natural fiber crop, but for every pound of fiber produced, a cotton plant generates 1.6 pounds of seed. The question, "Can humans eat cottonseed?" has historically been met with a resounding no, due to the presence of a toxic compound called gossypol. While raw cottonseed is unsafe, modern agricultural science has found pathways to unlock this protein-rich resource for human nutrition.
