Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Or Cottonseed Oils
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Or Cottonseed Oils?
Partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oils are fats made by adding hydrogen to liquid soybean oil, cottonseed oil, or a blend of both. This process, called partial hydrogenation, changes the oils from liquid to solid or semi-solid at room temperature.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Or Cottonseed Oils vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Or 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 Or Cottonseed Oils a major allergen?
This ingredient contains soybean oil, which is derived from soybeans, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Or Cottonseed Oils used for?
These oils were widely used in processed foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and provide stability.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Or Cottonseed Oils safe?
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human food.
Why it's used
These oils were widely used in processed foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and provide stability. They were common in baked goods, fried foods, snack foods, and some margarines.
Health notes
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2015 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human food. This determination became effective in 2018, effectively removing most artificial trans fats from the food supply. Scientific evidence has linked the consumption of artificial trans fats, which are found in PHOs, to an increased risk of heart disease.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains soybean oil, which is derived from soybeans, one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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