Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Vegetable Oil
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Vegetable Oil?
Partially hydrogenated soybean vegetable oil is a type of fat made from soybean oil. It undergoes a process called partial hydrogenation, which changes its chemical structure from a liquid to a more solid or semi-solid form at room temperature. This process also creates artificial trans fats.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Vegetable Oil vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Vegetable 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 Vegetable Oil a major allergen?
Soybean is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Vegetable 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 Vegetable Oil safe?
In the United States, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food since 2018.
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, snack foods, fried foods, and some margarines.
Health notes
In the United States, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food since 2018. This change effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply. The FDA determined that there is no safe level of artificial trans fat consumption, as it is known to raise "bad" cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.
Allergen info
Soybean is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Therefore, partially hydrogenated soybean vegetable oil is derived from a major allergen.
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