Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
What is Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil?
Partially hydrogenated sunflower seed oil is a type of vegetable oil derived from sunflower seeds. It is produced through a process called partial hydrogenation, where hydrogen atoms are added to the oil molecules, altering its physical properties and making it more solid at room temperature.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil vegan?
Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed 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 Sunflower Seed Oil a major allergen?
Sunflower is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil used for?
Manufacturers historically added partially hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and enhance stability.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil safe?
The FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, effective since 2018.
Why it's used
Manufacturers historically added partially hydrogenated oils to foods to improve texture, extend shelf life, and enhance stability. It was commonly used in baked goods, snack foods, fried items, and certain processed foods.
Health notes
The FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, effective since 2018. This action was taken because PHOs are the primary source of artificial trans fat, which has been linked by scientific evidence to an increased risk of heart disease. The FDA's decision effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the US food supply.
Allergen info
Sunflower is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Therefore, partially hydrogenated sunflower seed oil is not considered a major allergen.
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