Milk Fat Substitute
Generic umbrella term whose specific composition is unknown; depending on source, may include partially hydrogenated oils (banned in US) or palm/coconut blends. Concern depends on actual constituent fats.
What it is
Generic umbrella term for ingredients used to replace milk fat (e.g., vegetable oil blends, modified plant fats).
Replaces dairy fat in dairy-style or imitation dairy products to reduce cost or saturated animal fat.
Why it's flagged
- Typically replaced by vegetable/palm oil blends, contributing to saturated-fat load
What regulators actually say
"Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, FDA determined that PHOs (the primary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods) are not 'generally recognized as safe' (GRAS) for any use in human food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not a defined additive; constituents must individually meet FDA requirements
European Union — EFSA
Not a defined category
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