Vegetable Oil
Also listed as Cooking Oil, Soybean Vegetable Oil, and Blended Vegetable Oil.
This is what the ingredient is.
Vegetable oil is a cooking oil blend, often soybean-based. Labels may say vegetable oil.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for frying, sauteing, and baking.
Here is what food agencies say.
Edible oils are FDA-regulated foods; highly refined soybean oil may have special allergen labeling considerations, but many packs still declare soy.
Here is what research has found.
Quality and contaminant monitoring apply to edible oils; recalls are less common than for perishable foods.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Check the label if you avoid soy. Store away from heat and light.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
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.