Hydrogenated and interesterified fats

Is hydrogenated oil clean?

No. Our rubric flags hydrogenated oil under hydrogenated and interesterified fats (evidence: regulatory action). Partially hydrogenated oils were the main source of artificial trans fat; FDA ruled them no longer safe (GRAS) in 2015.

Hydrogenated and interesterified fats Regulatory action

Penalty 30 of 100 · Balanced and Strict profiles

Partially hydrogenated oils were the main source of artificial trans fat; FDA ruled them no longer safe (GRAS) in 2015.

Source: FDA, Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils, 80 FR 34650 (June 17, 2015)

Also on labels as

partially hydrogenated oil, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, shortening

Low-FODMAP status

Coming soon: whether it is low-FODMAP and at what serving.

Related ingredients

From Gutlog's clean ingredient rubric, version 2026.11.0. Ask your assistant "is this clean?" with a photo of the label and Gutlog checks every ingredient. General information, not medical advice.