Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Sunflower Oil
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Sunflower Oil?
Partially hydrogenated soybean sunflower oil is a type of fat created by adding hydrogen to liquid soybean and sunflower oils. This process changes the oil's structure, making it more solid at room temperature and increasing its stability. The hydrogenation process also creates artificial trans fats.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Sunflower Oil vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Sunflower Oil 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 Sunflower Oil a major allergen?
This ingredient contains soybean, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Sunflower Oil used for?
Manufacturers historically used partially hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Sunflower Oil safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2018 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers historically used partially hydrogenated oils to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of many processed foods. It was commonly found in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and pastries, as well as in snack foods and fried items, to provide a desirable mouthfeel and prevent spoilage.
Health notes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined in 2018 that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. This action effectively removed most artificial trans fats, which are found in PHOs, from the food supply. Scientific evidence has linked artificial trans fats to negative health outcomes, particularly concerning heart health. JECFA has not set an Acceptable Daily Intake specifically for partially hydrogenated oils as a class of ingredients.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains soybean, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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