Ingredient

Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers historically used these oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of …

What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils?

Partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils are fats that have undergone a process called partial hydrogenation. This process adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils, making them more solid at room temperature and more stable.

Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils vegan?

Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed 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 Cottonseed Oils a major allergen?

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

What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils used for?

Manufacturers historically used these oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods.

Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils safe?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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

Manufacturers historically used these oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods. They were commonly found in baked goods, snack foods, and fried items.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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 decision was made because PHOs are the primary source of artificial trans fat in the diet. Scientific evidence, including reviews by the World Health Organization (WHO), indicates that consuming artificial trans fat increases the risk of heart disease. JECFA has evaluated trans fatty acids and their health effects.

Allergen info

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

Foods that contain Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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