Sugar And Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

This ingredient is a combination of sugar, a common sweetener typically derived from sugarcane or sugar beets, and partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a fat made from soybean oil that has been chemically altered to change its texture and stability.

Sugar adds sweetness, bulk, and can act as a preservative in many foods. Partially hydrogenated soybean oil was historically used to provide texture, extend shelf life, and for its semi-solid consistency in products like baked goods, fried foods, and processed snacks.

Sugar is recognized as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. JECFA has evaluated sugars and determined that an acceptable daily intake (ADI) does not need to be specified. Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which are the primary source of artificial trans fat, are no longer considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in human food since 2018. This action effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the food supply due to its known adverse effects on heart health.