And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
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What is And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil?
Partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil is a type of vegetable oil made from cottonseed oil that has undergone a process called partial hydrogenation. This process adds hydrogen atoms to the oil, changing its chemical structure from liquid to solid or semi-solid at room temperature.
Is And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil vegan?
And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil a major allergen?
Cottonseed is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil used for?
Manufacturers used partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods.
Is And Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil safe?
The FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human food, effective in 2018.
Why it's used
Manufacturers used partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods. It was commonly found in baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, and some margarines and shortenings.
Health notes
The FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human food, effective in 2018. This action was taken to remove most artificial trans fats from the food supply due to concerns about their impact on heart health. Scientific evidence indicates that consuming artificial trans fats increases the risk of heart disease. JECFA has evaluated trans fatty acids and their health effects.
Allergen info
Cottonseed is not considered one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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