Partially Hydrogenated Oils
High ConcernAlso known as
partially hydrogenatedpartially hydrogenated oilpartially hydrogenated vegetable oilpartially hydrogenated soybeanpartially hydrogenated palmtrans fat
The concern
FDA revoked GRAS status for partially hydrogenated oils in 2018 because artificial trans fats raise LDL cholesterol, lower HDL, and increase heart attack and stroke risk. The WHO targets their global elimination by 2023.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Partially Hydrogenated Oils
- partially hydrogenated
- partially hydrogenated oil
- partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
- partially hydrogenated soybean
- partially hydrogenated palm
- trans fat
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.