Ingredient

And Highly Refined Soybean Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use highly refined soybean oil as a cooking oil and as an ingredient …

What it is

Highly refined soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from soybeans. It is processed to remove impurities, color, and odor, making it neutral in taste and appearance. This refining process also removes most of the soy protein, which is the primary allergen in soybeans.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use highly refined soybean oil as a cooking oil and as an ingredient in many processed foods. Its neutral flavor and liquid state at room temperature make it suitable for use in dressings, sauces, baked goods, and fried products.

Health notes

Highly refined soybean oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. JECFA has evaluated soybean oil and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not link typical consumption of highly refined soybean oil to adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Soybean oil is derived from soybeans, which are one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. However, the refining process removes most of the soy protein, so highly refined soybean oil is often considered non-allergenic.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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