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EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Hydrogenated or interesterified vegetable fat containing concentrated saturated and trans fats linked to cardiovascular disease.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved with mandatory trans fat labeling
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United States (FDA)
Prohibited
FDA completely banned PHOs (partially hydrogenated oils)
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Strict 2% maximum limit on industrial trans fats
Commonly Found Foods
Donutscookiespiespastriesfried foodspopcorn
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Real butter✓ Extra virgin olive oil✓ Coconut oil
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