Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Usage Tips

Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil can be used in food products to increase their shelf life and improve their texture.
It can be added to foods like packaged snacks, fried foods, baked goods, coffee creamers both dairy and nondairy .

Common names and forms

Edible Vegetable Oil (Partially Hydrogenated)

Description

Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is chemically processed oil in which hydrogen is added to liquid oils to turn them into a solid form. Partial hydrogenation on oil results in a lower level of saturated fatty acids formed in the product. It helps the stability of the fats in processed foods and also allows them to stay fresh longer.

Note

Consumption of Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is bad for heart as it contains trans fat. Trans fat in it reduces good cholesterol levels and increases bad cholesterol levels n the body. It may also produce inflammation in the body.⁽¹⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/negative-effects-partially-hydrogenated-vegetable-oil-8605.html

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