Hydrogenated Coconut Oil With Corn Safflower Oil

This ingredient is a blend of hydrogenated coconut oil, corn oil, and safflower oil. Hydrogenation is a process that adds hydrogen atoms to fats, making them more solid and stable. Coconut oil, corn oil, and safflower oil are all derived from plants.

Manufacturers use this blend to provide texture, stability, and a source of fat in various food products. It helps create a desired consistency, such as in dips, and can extend shelf life by reducing oxidation compared to unhydrogenated oils. It is commonly found in processed foods like dips and spreads.

Coconut oil, corn oil, and safflower oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The coconut oil in this blend is hydrogenated. Fully hydrogenated oils contain very little to no artificial trans fat, which is distinct from partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). PHOs were the main source of artificial trans fats and are no longer considered GRAS by the FDA since 2018. The primary dietary impact of fully hydrogenated oils is their contribution of saturated fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories.