Oil And Fat
Also known as: oils and fats
Generic 'oil and fat' provides no information about saturation profile, source, or hydrogenation status, so risk depends on the actual oil. Diets high in saturated fats are associated with elevated LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk per FDA/USDA dietary guidance.
What it is
Generic umbrella term for unspecified vegetable or animal oils/fats used in a recipe.
Source of energy and fat-soluble nutrients; texture, mouthfeel, and flavor carrier.
Why it's flagged
- May be high in saturated fat depending on source
What regulators actually say
"Diets higher in saturated fat are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease."
"The label shall include the common or usual name of the food ... and the specific common or usual name of any vegetable oil."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FDA requires the specific source of vegetable oil to be declared (21 CFR 101.4(b)(14)).
European Union — EFSA
EU labeling rules require specific vegetable origin to be declared (Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
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