Ingredient

Hydrogenated Soybean Oil With Salt

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This mixture is used in foods primarily as a fat source to improve texture …

What is Hydrogenated Soybean Oil With Salt?

Hydrogenated soybean oil is made by adding hydrogen to soybean oil, a liquid fat extracted from soybeans. This process makes the oil more solid and stable. Salt (sodium chloride) is a mineral compound added to this oil.

Is Hydrogenated Soybean Oil With Salt vegan?

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

Is Hydrogenated Soybean Oil With Salt 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 Soybean Oil With Salt used for?

This mixture is used in foods primarily as a fat source to improve texture and shelf life.

Is Hydrogenated Soybean Oil With Salt safe?

Hydrogenated soybean oil can be partially or fully hydrogenated.

Why it's used

This mixture is used in foods primarily as a fat source to improve texture and shelf life. The added salt also enhances flavor and can act as a preservative. It is often found in baked goods, snacks, and processed meals.

Health notes

Hydrogenated soybean oil can be partially or fully hydrogenated. Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which contain artificial trans fats, are no longer considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA as of 2018. Fully hydrogenated soybean oil does not contain artificial trans fats and is generally considered safe. Salt is also GRAS by the FDA. High sodium intake is a public health concern; the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.

Allergen info

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

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.