FDA Approves Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed For Human, Animal Consumption

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration green-lighted an ultra-low gossypol cottonseed developed by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers, Dr. Keerti Rathore.  The edible cottonseed, which the FDA approved in October 2019, has the potential to make a significant impact on nutrition security around the world.

“This approval from FDA enables cultivation and use of this promising new cottonseed product within the U.S.,” Rathore said. Read more