Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oil
Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are the primary dietary source of artificial industrial trans fats. FDA determined PHOs are no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in human food.
What it is
A blend of partially hydrogenated soybean oil and cottonseed oil, a source of artificial trans fats.
Shortening / fat
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 finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not 'generally recognized as safe' or GRAS for use in human food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not GRAS — PHOs no longer permitted in food (FDA Final Determination, 2015; effective 2018/2020)
European Union — EFSA
Industrial trans fat limited to 2g/100g fat (EU 2019/649)
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