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Hydrogenated Lard

What is Hydrogenated Lard?

Hydrogenated lard or partially hydrogenated lard is pig fat that has been infused with hydrogen. The difference between the two types is the amount of hydrogen added to the pig fat. [1]

Health Concerns

"For a number of years, there was some thought that since partially hydrogenated lard is less saturated than hydrogenated lard, it was less of a health risk. Currently, many health care professionals think otherwise." [1]


History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Hydrogenated Lard


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial & Possibly Unsafe

References
  1. What is Hydrogenated Lard and Partially Hydrogenated Lard? - WiseGeek

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Partially Hydrogenated Lard

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
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  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchNovember 2, 2009 @ 8:58 AM

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