Fully & Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Fully and non-hydrogenated vegetable oil is a blend of different plant-based oils. These oils are extracted from various plants, such as soybean, palm, sunflower, or canola. Hydrogenation is a process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils, making them more solid and stable; 'fully hydrogenated' means the oil has been processed to its maximum extent, while 'non-hydrogenated' means it has not undergone this process.

Manufacturers add this ingredient to foods to provide texture, improve mouthfeel, and enhance stability. It also serves as a fat source in many products. It is commonly found in items like frozen desserts, cakes, and snack cakes.

In the US, various vegetable oils are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer GRAS since 2018, which removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply. However, fully hydrogenated oils do not contain artificial trans fats, and non-hydrogenated vegetable oils are also generally recognized as safe. This ingredient, as a blend of fully and non-hydrogenated oils, is not expected to contain artificial trans fats. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various vegetable oils and fats, and their safety is generally recognized.