Vegetable Fats
What is Vegetable Fats?
Vegetable fats are fats derived from plants. They are extracted from various plant sources such as seeds, nuts, and fruits, and can be processed through methods like pressing, solvent extraction, and refining to achieve desired textures and stability.
Is Vegetable Fats vegan?
Vegetable Fats is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vegetable Fats a major allergen?
Vegetable fats are not typically among the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels.
What is Vegetable Fats used for?
Manufacturers use vegetable fats as a source of energy and to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf-life of food products.
Is Vegetable Fats safe?
Vegetable fats are a source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use vegetable fats as a source of energy and to improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf-life of food products. They are commonly found in baked goods like biscuits and cakes, confectionery, and dairy alternatives.
Health notes
Vegetable fats are a source of energy and essential fatty acids. The UK's Register of Food Additive Authorisations lists many specific vegetable fats as authorised food additives, subject to conditions of use. Evidence on the health impacts of different types of fats, particularly saturated and unsaturated fats, is extensive and ongoing, with dietary guidelines from SACN and the NHS recommending moderation and balance.
Allergen info
Vegetable fats are not typically among the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on labels. However, if derived from allergenic sources like soya or nuts, they may need to be declared as such.
Foods that contain Vegetable Fats
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