Contributes A Negligible Amount Of Trans Fat And Cholesterol

This phrase is a nutritional claim found on food labels, not an ingredient itself. It indicates that the food product contains such small amounts of trans fat and cholesterol that they are considered insignificant for dietary purposes.

This statement is used by food manufacturers to highlight a product's nutritional profile, particularly its low levels of trans fat and cholesterol. It serves as a marketing and informational tool for consumers concerned about these dietary components, rather than having a functional role in the food's production.

This claim itself has no regulatory status as an ingredient. Trans fat, primarily from partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), is largely removed from the US food supply as PHOs are no longer considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA since 2018. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat intake, which can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol, but do not set a specific dietary cholesterol limit. JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual ingredients, not nutritional claims.