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Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

Banned

Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are the primary dietary source of artificial trans fats. FDA revoked GRAS status of PHOs in 2015 with full compliance required by 2020-2021.

Found in

236 products

What it is

Coconut oil that has been partially hydrogenated to raise its melting point and increase saturation.

Solid fat for confectionery coatings, baked goods, and non-dairy creamers; resists oxidation.

Why it's flagged

Source of artificial trans fatty acids
FDA revoked GRAS status effective 2018 for primary US dietary sources

What regulators actually say

"FDA's final determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are not generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for any use in human food."

FDA Final Determination 80 FR 34650 — federalregister.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS status revoked 2015; not permitted in foods after June 2021 (80 FR 34650)

European Union — EFSA

Industrial trans fats limited to 2 g/100 g fat under EU Regulation 2019/649

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