Ingredient

Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These oils were historically used by food manufacturers to improve the texture, stability, and …

What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils?

Partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils are fats made from liquid soybean and cottonseed vegetable oils. They are produced by a process called partial hydrogenation, which adds hydrogen atoms to the oils, making them more solid and stable at room temperature.

Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils vegan?

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

Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils a major allergen?

Contains soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils used for?

These oils were historically used by food manufacturers to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of processed foods.

Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils safe?

The FDA determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, with a compliance date of 2018.

Why it's used

These oils were historically used by food manufacturers to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of processed foods. They were commonly found in baked goods like cakes and snack cakes, as well as in fried foods and some margarines.

Health notes

The FDA determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are 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. The primary health concern with PHOs is the artificial trans fat they contain, which has been shown to raise "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lower "good" (HDL) cholesterol. This change in cholesterol levels increases the risk of heart disease. JECFA has evaluated trans fatty acids and provided guidance, and EFSA has also assessed their health effects.

Allergen info

Contains soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Foods that contain Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottenseed Oils

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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