Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils
What is Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils?
This ingredient is a blend of oils from cottonseed and soybean plants. These oils have been processed through partial hydrogenation, which changes their texture and stability.
Is Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils vegan?
Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils a major allergen?
This ingredient contains soybean oil, which is derived from soy, one of the nine major food allergens.
What is Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils used for?
Manufacturers use partially hydrogenated oils to make products more solid at room temperature, extend their shelf life, and improve the texture of baked goods.
Is Cottonseed Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils safe?
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were the main source of artificial trans fats in the diet.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use partially hydrogenated oils to make products more solid at room temperature, extend their shelf life, and improve the texture of baked goods. It is often found in items like cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes, and some fried foods.
Health notes
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were the main source of artificial trans fats in the diet. The FDA determined that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food and required their removal from most food products by 2018. Artificial trans fats are known to increase 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) and decrease 'good' cholesterol (HDL), which can raise the risk of heart disease.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains soybean oil, which is derived from soy, one of the nine major food allergens.
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