Ingredient

Made From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Historically, it was used to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many …

This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil.

What is Made From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil?

Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a type of fat made by adding hydrogen to liquid soybean oil. This process, called partial hydrogenation, changes the oil's structure, making it more solid at room temperature and increasing its shelf life.

Is Made From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil vegan?

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

Is Made From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil a major allergen?

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

What is Made From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil used for?

Historically, it was used to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods.

Is Made From Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil safe?

The FDA determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were no longer "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) for use in food, with a compliance date of 2018.

Why it's used

Historically, it was used to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods. It helped create solid fats like shortening and margarine, and was commonly found in baked goods, fried foods, and snack products.

Health notes

The FDA determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were no longer "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) for use in food, with a compliance date of 2018. This action effectively removed most artificial trans fats from the US food supply. Artificial trans fats, which were a major component of PHOs, have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

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

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