High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils
What is High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils?
This ingredient is a blend of two types of oils. High oleic canola oil is a variety of canola oil bred to have a higher percentage of oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fat. Fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil is made by adding hydrogen to cottonseed oil, which makes it more solid and stable.
Is High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils vegan?
High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils a major allergen?
Cottonseed is not one of the 9 major allergens.
What is High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils used for?
This blend is used as a fat source in baked goods.
Is High Oleic Canola & Fully Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils safe?
High oleic canola oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
This blend is used as a fat source in baked goods. Manufacturers add it to provide structure, texture, and a longer shelf life to products like pastry shells, fillings, cakes, and cupcakes.
Health notes
High oleic canola oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Fully hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, though the amount can vary. The FDA has established limits for trans fat content in foods. The WHO has advised reducing trans fat intake. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated fats and oils, including hydrogenated varieties, and have established safety guidelines.
Allergen info
Cottonseed is not one of the 9 major allergens. Canola is derived from rapeseed, which is also not a major allergen. Therefore, this ingredient is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
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