Soybean oil (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption Soybean oil is currently the most highly consumed cooking oil in the U.S. Credit Stan Lim, UC Riverside. Usage Restrictions None. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.