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Unhydrogenated Coconut Oil
Unhydrogenated Coconut Oil
Low concern
Coconut oil is a whole-food fat. The 'unhydrogenated' qualifier explicitly excludes partially hydrogenated forms (industrially produced trans fats are no longer GRAS, FDA 2018).
Found in
124 products
What it is
Edible oil pressed from coconut (Cocos nucifera) endosperm, not subjected to hydrogenation.
Cooking fat, baking shortening, confectionery fat, and texturizer.
Why it's flagged
- high in saturated fatty acids
- can raise LDL cholesterol
What regulators actually say
"Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the FDA finalized its determination that PHOs are not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)."
"Saturated fats... are found in coconut oil... Limit the saturated fats you eat."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food fat; not a hydrogenated/PHO product.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food oil under general EU food law.
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