Hydrogenated oil (Fat)
How it's written on Korean labels 경화유수소첨가유
What is this ingredient?
Oil hardened during processing. If partially hydrogenated, it can contain trans fat.
Note Debated in research, or something certain people should watch.
What is it used for?
- Hardens oil for crispness, shape and longer shelf life.
Safety summary
JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Chocolate & confectioneryBreadMargarine
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Check trans fat on the nutrition label together with 부분경화유 (partially hydrogenated oil). Under 0.2 g may be shown as 0 g.
- On Korean labels, also look for 수소첨가유.
Products with Hydrogenated oil
Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Hydrogenated oil.
Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.
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