Ingredient

Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use partially hydrogenated vegetable fat to improve the texture of foods, extend their …

What it is

Partially hydrogenated vegetable fat is a type of fat made from liquid vegetable oils, such as soybean, cottonseed, or palm oil. It is produced through a process called partial hydrogenation, which adds hydrogen atoms to the oil. This process changes the oil's structure, making it more solid at room temperature and increasing its shelf life.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use partially hydrogenated vegetable fat to improve the texture of foods, extend their shelf life, and provide a solid fat for baking and frying. It was commonly found in baked goods like cookies and cakes, snack foods, and fried items to give them a desirable consistency and mouthfeel.

Health notes

In the United States, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which are the primary source of artificial trans fats, are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food since 2018. This regulatory action was taken because consumption of artificial trans fats is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Both the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated trans fatty acids.

Allergen info

Partially hydrogenated vegetable fat itself is not a major allergen. However, it can be derived from vegetable oils that are major allergens, such as soybean oil. Consumers with allergies should check the specific source of the vegetable fat if listed.

Products containing Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat

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GS1 Mexico Flour Mix Delicious Churros Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 400kcal 13.3Protein 8.3Fat 63.3Carbs 108 Stitches, LLC. Baron Chocolatier, Premium Milk Chocolate Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 548kcal 4.8Protein 35.7Fat 52.4Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gold Emblem, Select, Gourmet European Dark Chocolate Truffles, Lava Cake, Lava Cake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 500kcal 2.4Protein 30.9Fat 54.8Carbs 108 Stitches, LLC. Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 548kcal 4.8Protein 35.7Fat 50Carbs 108 Stitches, LLC. Excellent Baron Chocolatier, Premium Milk & Dark Chocolate Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 57.1Carbs L.Y.C. Products Pastry Turco Guero Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 425kcal 7.5Protein 15Fat 66.2Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Milk Chocolate Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 524kcal 4.8Protein 30.9Fat 52.4Carbs Lieber Chocolate & Food Products Co. Chocolate Mint Lentils Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 67.9Carbs CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gold Emblem, Select, Gourmet European Milk Chocolate Truffles, Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 57.1Carbs Vilore Foods Co., Inc. Sweetened Condensed Filled Milk, Sweetened Milk 367kcal 3.3Protein 3.3Fat 73.3Carbs Fonderie Ouellet (1985) Inc. Semi-Soft Coffee And Peanut Covered With Chocolate Nougat, Chocolate Candy 500kcal 6.2Protein 12.5Fat 100Carbs Montalvan's Sales Crema Hondurena Cultured Soft Blend Spread, Crema Hondurena Cream 214kcal 0Protein 21.4Fat 5.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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