Ingredient

Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, increase shelf life, and provide …

What is Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil?

Hydrogenated cottonseed/rapeseed oil is a vegetable fat made from cottonseed oil and rapeseed (canola) oil that has undergone a process called hydrogenation. This process adds hydrogen atoms to the oil molecules, changing their structure from liquid to solid or semi-solid at room temperature.

Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil vegan?

Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil a major allergen?

Cottonseed and rapeseed (canola) are not among the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil used for?

Manufacturers add hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, increase shelf life, and provide stability.

Is Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil safe?

Historically, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were a major source of artificial trans fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, increase shelf life, and provide stability. They are commonly found in products like chocolate, candy, baked goods, and snack foods, where they contribute to a desirable mouthfeel and prevent spoilage.

Health notes

Historically, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were a major source of artificial trans fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The FDA determined that PHOs are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food, effective 2018, which has largely removed artificial trans fats from the US food supply. Fully hydrogenated oils, which contain very little to no trans fat, are generally considered safe by the FDA and are used as a source of saturated fat in foods. JECFA has evaluated hydrogenated oils, with particular attention to trans fat content.

Allergen info

Cottonseed and rapeseed (canola) are not among the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Hydrogenated Cottonseed/rapeseed Oil

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Assorted Chocolates, Pecan Crown, Coconut, Caramel, Peanut Butter Cup Whitman's Candies, Inc. Assorted Chocolates, Pecan Crown, Coconut, Caramel, Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 28.1Fat 59.4Carbs Peanut Butter Covered In Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peanut Butter Covered In Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 558kcal 11.6Protein 34.9Fat 51.2Carbs Sugar Free Assorted Fine Chocolate Candies, Assorted Russell Stover Candies Inc. Sugar Free Assorted Fine Chocolate Candies, Assorted Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 422kcal 4.4Protein 28.9Fat 57.8Carbs Peanut Butter Covered In Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peanut Butter Covered In Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 543kcal 11.4Protein 37.1Fat 48.6Carbs Assorted Milk And Dark Chocolates, Assorted Whitman's Candies, Inc. Assorted Milk And Dark Chocolates, Assorted Chocolate High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 444kcal 3.7Protein 18.5Fat 63.0Carbs Assorted Milk & Dark Chocolates, Coconut Creme, Coconut Cluster, Caramel, Nut Caramel, Peanut Cluster, Vanilla Creme, Toffee, Maple Nut Butter, Truffle, Strawberry Creme, Peanut Caramel, Orange Creme, Pecan Delight Russell Stover Candies Inc. Assorted Milk & Dark Chocolates, Coconut Creme, Coconut Cluster, Caramel, Nut Caramel, Peanut Cluster, Vanilla Creme, Toffee, Maple Nut Butter, Truffle, Strawberry Creme, Peanut Caramel, Orange Creme, Pecan Delight Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 457kcal 5.7Protein 22.9Fat 57.1Carbs Assorted Milk And Dark Chocolates, Milk And Dark Chocolates Whitman's Candies, Inc. Assorted Milk And Dark Chocolates, Milk And Dark Chocolates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 121kcal 6.1Protein 21.2Fat 57.6Carbs Assorted Sugar Free Chocolate Candies, Caramel, Peanut Butter, Pecan Delight, Coconut, Peanuts, Caramel & Nougat Russell Stover Candies Inc. Assorted Sugar Free Chocolate Candies, Caramel, Peanut Butter, Pecan Delight, Coconut, Peanuts, Caramel & Nougat Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 375kcal 6.2Protein 28.1Fat 56.2Carbs Peanut Butter Cups In Chocolate Candy, Peanut Butter Russell Stover Candies Inc. Peanut Butter Cups In Chocolate Candy, Peanut Butter Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 441kcal 8.8Protein 35.3Fat 52.9Carbs Assorted Dark Chocolates Mix, Assorted Russell Stover Candies Inc. Assorted Dark Chocolates Mix, Assorted Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 400kcal 6.7Protein 30Fat 53.3Carbs Dark Chocolate Mix, Dark Chocolate Russell Stover Candies Inc. Dark Chocolate Mix, Dark Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 387kcal 6.5Protein 29.0Fat 54.8Carbs Assorted Sugar Free Candies Whitman's Candies, Inc. Assorted Sugar Free Candies Candy High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 429kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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