Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Cottonseed
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Cottonseed?
Partially hydrogenated soybean cottonseed is a type of fat made from soybean oil and cottonseed oil that has undergone a process called partial hydrogenation. This process involves adding hydrogen atoms to liquid vegetable oils, which changes their chemical structure and makes them more solid at room temperature.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Cottonseed vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean 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 Cottonseed a major allergen?
This ingredient is derived from soybean oil, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Cottonseed used for?
Manufacturers historically added partially hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and stabilize flavors.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Cottonseed safe?
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were once widely used, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2015 that they were no longer 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for use in food, effective 2018.
Why it's used
Manufacturers historically added partially hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and stabilize flavors. They were commonly found in baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, and some processed items.
Health notes
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were once widely used, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2015 that they were no longer 'Generally Recognized As Safe' (GRAS) for use in food, effective 2018. This action was taken because PHOs are the primary source of artificial trans fat in the diet, which has been linked to increased risk of heart disease. The FDA's determination effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply.
Allergen info
This ingredient is derived from soybean oil, which is one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA.
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