Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil?
Partially hydrogenated soy and cottonseed oil is a blend of soybean oil and cottonseed oil that has undergone a process called partial hydrogenation. This process adds hydrogen atoms to some of the unsaturated fats in the oils, changing their texture and making them more solid at room temperature.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil a major allergen?
This ingredient contains soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil used for?
Manufacturers used partially hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of various processed foods.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soy And Cotton Seed Oil safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2018 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, effectively removing most artificial trans fats from the food supply.
Why it's used
Manufacturers used partially hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of various processed foods. They were commonly found in baked goods, snack foods, fried items, and some margarines, providing a semi-solid fat.
Health notes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2018 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, effectively removing most artificial trans fats from the food supply. PHOs were the primary source of artificial trans fats, which are known to increase 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol and decrease 'good' (HDL) cholesterol, raising the risk of heart disease. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have highlighted concerns about trans fat intake and cardiovascular health.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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