Soybean Oil
This is what the ingredient is.
Soybean oil is vegetable oil extracted from soybeans. One of the most widely consumed cooking oils globally. Refined oil is typically used in processed foods.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
Cooking oil, ingredient in processed foods, salad dressings, and margarine. Provides fat content, texture, and mouthfeel. Used for frying, baking, and as ingredient.
Here is what food agencies say.
The FDA lists it as Generally Recognized as Safe. Not specifically regulated as additive. Partially hydrogenated soybean oil (containing trans fats) banned by FDA in 2018. Approved globally.
Here is what research has found.
Contains polyunsaturated fats including omega-6 fatty acids. Research on omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and health effects ongoing. Refined soybean oil typically does not trigger soy protein allergies.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
High in omega-6 fatty acids - Western diets often have unfavorable omega-6 to omega-3 ratios. Refined oil usually safe for soy allergy, but cold-pressed/crude oil may contain soy proteins. Generally recognized as safe cooking oil.
Sources
- FDA Oil Regulations
- American Heart Association
- Journal of Nutrition 2016
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.