Ingredient

From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean/cottonseed Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers historically used partially hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life …

What it is

Partially hydrogenated soybean/cottonseed oil is a type of fat made from liquid soybean and cottonseed oils. Through a process called partial hydrogenation, hydrogen atoms are added to the unsaturated fatty acids, changing the oil into a semi-solid fat. This process also creates artificial trans fats.

Why it's used

Manufacturers historically used partially hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of food products. They were commonly found in baked goods, fried foods, snack foods, and some processed items like frozen dinners and appetizers.

Health notes

Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA since 2018, which effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the US food supply. Artificial trans fats are known to raise 'bad' cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL) and lower 'good' cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL), which increases the risk of heart disease. Both JECFA and EFSA have evaluated trans fatty acids, noting their impact on health.

Allergen info

This ingredient is derived from soybean oil, which is one of the 9 major food allergens identified by the FDA.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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