Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed?
Partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil is a type of fat made by adding hydrogen to liquid soybean and cottonseed oils. This process, called partial hydrogenation, changes the oil's chemical structure, making it more solid at room temperature.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed 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 a major allergen?
This ingredient is derived from soybean oil, which comes from soybeans, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed used for?
Manufacturers add partially hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and provide stability.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed safe?
Partially hydrogenated oils are a major source of artificial trans fats.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add partially hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and provide stability. They were commonly used in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, as well as in fried foods and some processed snacks.
Health notes
Partially hydrogenated oils are a major source of artificial trans fats. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human food, with a compliance date of 2018. This action effectively removed most artificial trans fats from the food supply due to concerns about their link to increased risk of heart disease. JECFA has evaluated trans fatty acids and noted their association with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
This ingredient is derived from soybean oil, which comes from soybeans, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Cottonseed is not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed
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