Ingredient

Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of various …

What is Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils?

Hydrogenated coconut and soybean oils are fats that have undergone a process called hydrogenation. This process adds hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fatty acids, changing the oil's texture from liquid to solid or semi-solid at room temperature. This makes the oils more stable and extends their shelf life.

Is Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils vegan?

Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils a major allergen?

This ingredient is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils used for?

Manufacturers use hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of various processed foods.

Is Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils safe?

The FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), a source of artificial trans fats, are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as of 2018, which has largely removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of various processed foods. They contribute to a desirable mouthfeel and can prevent spoilage. These oils are frequently found in baked goods like cookies, candies, and chocolate products.

Health notes

The FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), a source of artificial trans fats, are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as of 2018, which has largely removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply. Fully hydrogenated oils, however, contain very little to no trans fat and are primarily saturated fats. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. Coconut oil is naturally high in saturated fat.

Allergen info

This ingredient is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Coconut is also classified as a tree nut by the FDA for labeling purposes.

Foods that contain Hydrogenated Coconut And Soybean Oils

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Caramel Coconut Fudge Striped Cookies, Caramel Coconut Topco Associates, Inc. Caramel Coconut Fudge Striped Cookies, Caramel Coconut Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs Girl Scouts, Cookies, Caramel Delites, Caramel Delites Interbake Foods Inc. Girl Scouts, Cookies, Caramel Delites, Caramel Delites Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 464kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 67.9Carbs Caramel Coconut & Fudge Cookies, Caramel Coconut & Fudge Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Caramel Coconut & Fudge Cookies, Caramel Coconut & Fudge Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 464kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 64.3Carbs Assorted Minis, 90 Count, 35.9 Oz Assorted Minis, 90 Count, 35.9 Oz Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 500kcal 3.3Protein 26.7Fat 66.7Carbs Baby Ruth Bar Fun Size, 10.2 Oz Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated Baby Ruth Bar Fun Size, 10.2 Oz Chocolate High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 486kcal 5.4Protein 21.6Fat 64.9Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Fudge Striped Caramel Coconut Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Fudge Striped Caramel Coconut Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Hannaford, Fudge Striped Cookies, Coconut Caramel, Coconut Caramel Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs Dak Ii Sales/marketing, Inc. Munson's Chocolates, Uconn, Chocolate & Almonds Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 579kcal 17.9Protein 35.7Fat 46.4Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Giant, Fudge Cookies, Caramel Coconut, Caramel Coconut Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs Walgreens Co. Cookies, Caramel, Fudge & Coconut Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Food Lion, Coconut Caramel Cookies Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 481kcal 3.7Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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