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Hydrogenated Cottonseed And Rapeseed Oil
Hydrogenated Cottonseed And Rapeseed Oil
Moderate concern
Hydrogenation can produce trans fatty acids. Partially hydrogenated oils were determined by FDA to be no longer GRAS as of 2018.
Found in
196 products
What it is
Blend of hydrogenated cottonseed and rapeseed oils, used as a solid or semi-solid fat.
Provides solid fat structure, extended shelf life, and improved mouthfeel in baked and processed foods.
Why it's flagged
- If partially hydrogenated, contains trans fats (PHO no longer GRAS as of 2018)
- If fully hydrogenated, highly saturated fat with CVD impact
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Partially hydrogenated oils are no longer GRAS (FDA 2015 final determination); fully hydrogenated oils remain permitted
European Union — EFSA
Industrial trans fats limited to 2g/100g fat in EU since 2021
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