Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
What is Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil?
This ingredient is a blend of palm oil and hydrogenated cottonseed oil. Palm oil is extracted from the fruit of oil palm trees, while cottonseed oil comes from cotton seeds. Hydrogenation is a process that adds hydrogen to liquid oils, making them more solid and stable.
Is Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil vegan?
Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil used for?
Manufacturers use this blend as a fat source to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life of foods.
Is Palm Oil Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil safe?
Both palm oil and cottonseed oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use this blend as a fat source to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life of foods. It is commonly found in baked goods and snacks like chips, pretzels, cakes, and cupcakes.
Health notes
Both palm oil and cottonseed oil are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. While partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were a source of artificial trans fat and are no longer considered GRAS by the FDA since 2018, fully hydrogenated oils do not contain trans fats and remain permitted. Palm oil is high in saturated fat, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA has evaluated various fats and oils, including those in this blend.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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