With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil.
What is With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil?
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a type of fat made from soybean oil. It is produced by adding hydrogen atoms to liquid soybean oil, which changes its chemical structure to make it more solid at room temperature. This process is called partial hydrogenation.
Is With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil vegan?
With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil a major allergen?
This ingredient is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil used for?
Manufacturers used partially hydrogenated soybean oil to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of processed foods.
Is With Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil safe?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) for use in food, effective in 2018.
Why it's used
Manufacturers used partially hydrogenated soybean oil to improve the texture, stability, and shelf life of processed foods. It was commonly found in baked goods, fried foods, snack foods, and some margarines and shortenings.
Health notes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS) for use in food, effective in 2018. This action was taken because PHOs are a major source of artificial trans fat, which has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The FDA's decision effectively removed most artificial trans fat from the US food supply.
Allergen info
This ingredient is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
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