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Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening
Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening
High concern
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils contain industrial trans fats, which raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular disease risk. FDA removed PHOs from the GRAS list in 2015.
Found in
108 products
What it is
Solid fat made by hydrogenating vegetable oils (often soybean, cottonseed, or palm); may contain partially hydrogenated oils with trans fats.
Solid fat for baking, frying, and shelf-stable foods; provides flakiness and texture.
Why it's flagged
- If partially hydrogenated, contains industrial trans fats (FDA not GRAS); raises LDL, increases cardiovascular disease risk
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Partially hydrogenated oils no longer GRAS (2015 final determination)
European Union — EFSA
Industrial trans fat limit 2 g per 100 g fat (EU Regulation 2019/649)
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