Hydrogenated
adjective
Something that has been combined with hydrogen.
The recipe calls for a cup of hydrogenated oil.

Often appears as...
- hydrogenated oil
- hydrogenated fats
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Referring to a chemical reaction where hydrogen is added to a substance.
Hydrogenated water is said to possess health benefits, but more research is needed.

Often appears as...
- hydrogenated water
- hydrogenated compound
Usage tips
Scientific
adjective
Something that has been combined with hydrogen.
The recipe calls for a cup of hydrogenated oil.

Often appears as...
- hydrogenated oil
- hydrogenated fats
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Referring to a chemical reaction where hydrogen is added to a substance.
Hydrogenated water is said to possess health benefits, but more research is needed.

Often appears as...
- hydrogenated water
- hydrogenated compound
Usage tips
Scientific
Definition 1 of 2

Health Consideration
Often indicates food products less healthy due to processed content.

Hydrogenated oils can increase bad cholesterol levels.
Longer Shelf Life
Implying the item, like margarine, remains fresh longer through hydrogenation.

Hydrogenated fats are used in cookies for longer shelf life.
Texture Influence
Hydrogenated substances are often creamier or more solid at room temperature.

The spread is made with hydrogenated vegetable oil for smoothness.
Health Consideration
Often indicates food products less healthy due to processed content.

Hydrogenated oils can increase bad cholesterol levels.
Longer Shelf Life
Implying the item, like margarine, remains fresh longer through hydrogenation.

Hydrogenated fats are used in cookies for longer shelf life.
Texture Influence
Hydrogenated substances are often creamier or more solid at room temperature.

The spread is made with hydrogenated vegetable oil for smoothness.
Health Consideration
Often indicates food products less healthy due to processed content.

Hydrogenated oils can increase bad cholesterol levels.
Longer Shelf Life
Implying the item, like margarine, remains fresh longer through hydrogenation.

Hydrogenated fats are used in cookies for longer shelf life.
Texture Influence
Hydrogenated substances are often creamier or more solid at room temperature.

The spread is made with hydrogenated vegetable oil for smoothness.
Video examples
What's in Peanut Butter?...
separating peanut butter we're going to need direct from nature versions of both hydrogenated veggie aisles and mono and diglycerides now chemically hydrogenated veggie oil were pretty close to butter but out of respect for vegetarians vegans and those among us who are lactose intolerant I'm going to use cocoa butter which comes from plants and
Video examples
What is fat? - George...
where the molecule fits, where it doesn't, and what pathways it interferes with. So, how do you know if a food has trans fat in it? Well, the only sure way to know is if you see the words, "partially hydrogenated" in the ingredients list. Don't let nutrition labels or advertising fool you.
Video examples
What's in Peanut Butter?...
separating peanut butter we're going to need direct from nature versions of both hydrogenated veggie aisles and mono and diglycerides now chemically hydrogenated veggie oil were pretty close to butter but out of respect for vegetarians vegans and those among us who are lactose intolerant I'm going to use cocoa butter which comes from plants and
Video examples
What is fat? - George...
where the molecule fits, where it doesn't, and what pathways it interferes with. So, how do you know if a food has trans fat in it? Well, the only sure way to know is if you see the words, "partially hydrogenated" in the ingredients list. Don't let nutrition labels or advertising fool you.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
Wal-Mart's size and scale is so vast they literally have the ability to change the face of the entire country. If Wal-Mart were to make a decision tomorrow to refuse to sell a single product made with partially hydrogenated oils, for example, we'd probably see rates from heart disease decline a few years later. That's how powerful Wal-Mart is.

Quote examples
David Perlmutter
American Scientist
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same time, keep in mind that modified fats like hydrogenated or trans fats are the worst choices for brain health.

Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
Wal-Mart's size and scale is so vast they literally have the ability to change the face of the entire country. If Wal-Mart were to make a decision tomorrow to refuse to sell a single product made with partially hydrogenated oils, for example, we'd probably see rates from heart disease decline a few years later. That's how powerful Wal-Mart is.

Quote examples
David Perlmutter
American Scientist
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same time, keep in mind that modified fats like hydrogenated or trans fats are the worst choices for brain health.

Example 1 of 2
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