unhydrogenated
Lacking added hydrogen
Unhydrogenated describes oils and fats that have not undergone hydrogenation, a chemical process that adds hydrogen to convert liquid oils into solid or semi-solid fats.
Unhydrogenated oils retain their natural unsaturated fatty acids and do not contain trans fats, which are associated with health risks.
Look for unhydrogenated peanut butter if you want to avoid partially hydrogenated oils.
The term appears most often on food labels as a selling point for healthier products.
Viscous lipid liquids
- palm-oilEdible extract from tropical drupes
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- margarineVegetable oil spread
- spreadsDistributes over area
lard · tallow · ghee · liquid · saturated · unsaturated · monounsaturated · polyunsaturated
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- arterialOf major vessels
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- nutritionBodily use of food
dietary · anti-inflammatory · omega-3 · omega-6 · HDL · LDL · metabolic · wellness
Not artificially produced
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
- extra-virginFirst-press oil designation
organic · non-GMO · whole · artisanal · traditional · pure · raw · unadulterated
Having multiple bonds
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- rancidityDecomposition of fats
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- stabilityResistance to displacement
viscosity · saturation · triglycerides · esterification · unaltered
oils
Viscous lipid liquids
- palm-oilEdible extract from tropical drupes
- shorteningReducing length or duration
- margarineVegetable oil spread
spreads · lard · tallow · ghee · liquid · saturated · unsaturated · monounsaturated · polyunsaturated
heart-healthy
Beneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- arterialOf major vessels
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
nutrition · dietary · anti-inflammatory · omega-3 · omega-6 · HDL · LDL · metabolic · wellness · healthful
natural
Not artificially produced
- cold-pressedProcessed without heat
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- virginOne sexually inexperienced
extra-virgin · organic · non-GMO · whole · artisanal · traditional · pure · raw · unadulterated · chemical-free
unsaturation
Having multiple bonds
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- rancidityDecomposition of fats
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
stability · viscosity · saturation · triglycerides · esterification · unaltered
unhydrogenatedhydrogenated
Infused with H₂ gas
hardened · saturated · solidified · trans fat · processed
hydro, hydrogen, hydrogenate, hydrogenated, hydrogenation, dehydrogenated, hydrate, hydrated, hydration