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Oleico Safflower Oil
Cooking & Baking
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Oleico Safflower Oil

Oleico
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Oleico Safflower Oil (32 fl oz) sits on the oils-and-vinegars shelf of the supermarket, a neighbor to olive, canola and avocado oils, with salad dressings and cooking sprays nearby. The label leans on functional language — “High Oleic Safflower Oil” and “Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) as Natural Antioxidant” — aimed at shoppers scanning for stability and mild flavor rather than gourmet nuance. You’ll spot it on shopping lists for busy weeknights and meal-prep Sundays, chosen by home cooks who want a neutral, high-heat oil that won’t overpower a recipe. The brand voice suggests practical, health-aware positioning: a straightforward, modern pantry staple pitched to adults who cook at home, value heart-healthy fat profiles, and prefer simple ingredient statements; it’s not child-oriented or artisanal-looking and carries no organic or single-origin claims. The bottle is typically a tall plastic or PET container with a screw-top pour spout — easy to grip for routine pouring and frying — and the oil itself is a clear, pale golden liquid with a silky, low-viscosity mouthfeel and very mild, almost non-existent aroma. In everyday rituals it replaces butter for roasting vegetables, serves as a neutral frying medium for stir-fries, or provides a light base for vinaigrettes when a neutral taste is wanted. In plain terms, the product is an extracted and refined culinary oil with a small amount of added antioxidant to preserve freshness — a utilitarian ingredient that quietly supports a wide range of American cooking moments without flashy health halos or gourmet storytelling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 64
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

High, Oleic, Safflower, Oil,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), as, Natural, Antioxidant..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary ingredient (extracted/refined vegetable oil) with a minimal added antioxidant, so it fits NOVA group 2 rather than ultra-processed categories.

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Common Questions about Oleico Safflower Oil

When it comes to health, Oleico safflower oil can be a good choice for cooking and baking, especially due to its high oleic content, which means it's rich in monounsaturated fats. These fats can be beneficial for heart health when used in moderation. However, what’s considered 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and lifestyle, so think of it as one part of a balanced approach.

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