Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
What is Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil?
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a type of fat made from soybean oil. It is produced by adding hydrogen to liquid soybean oil, which changes its structure and makes it more solid at room temperature.
Is Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil vegan?
Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil a major allergen?
This ingredient is derived from soybeans, which are one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil used for?
Manufacturers use this oil to improve the texture and shelf life of foods.
Is Coconut Oil Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2018 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use this oil to improve the texture and shelf life of foods. It helps make products like baked goods, snack foods, and some margarines more solid or creamy.
Health notes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2018 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food. This decision effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply due to concerns about heart health. JECFA has evaluated trans fatty acids, which are the main component of PHOs, and linked them to an increased risk of heart disease.
Allergen info
This ingredient is derived from soybeans, which are one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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