How can a product contain no trans fat and still have partially hydrogenated vegetable oil in the ingredients?
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil describes a broad range of oils with varying degrees of hydrogenation or hardening. The trans fat levels in these oils can vary from very little to higher amounts. A very small amount of partially hydrogenated oil may be used in a product to provide structure and texture. Products which contain a small amount of trans fat (amounts less than 0.5 g per serving) can be labeled, according to the Food and Drug Administration’s nutrition labeling guidelines, as 0 g trans fat per serving.
