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In cases where hydrogenated oils are necessary, palm kernel oil may be partially hydrogenated. Since palm kernel oil is already highly saturated (~82%) minimal hydrogenation is needed, thus limiting the trans fat formation compared to a primarily unsaturated fat, such as soybean oil where much hydrogenation is needed.
