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Partially Hydrogenated Oil

Banned

Partially hydrogenated oils are the main dietary source of industrial trans fat. The FDA determined PHOs are no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for any use in human food, citing increased risk of coronary heart disease.

Found in

27 products

What it is

Vegetable oil that has been partially hydrogenated, the primary dietary source of industrial trans fatty acids.

Solid fat for shortening, baked goods, fried foods, and shelf-life extension.

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

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Regulatory status

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