Specimen No. 0190
AvoidDerivedfood trans fats and harmful processed fats
Interesterified Fats
Master DB rating: Avoid. Listed for: Modern margarine, commercial shortenings, processed baked goods
medium confidence
Researched July 7, 2026Specimen 0190Interesterified Fats
Concerns
- In a mouse feeding study, interesterified palm oil impaired insulin signaling and increased insulin secretion versus unmodified palm oil, indicating insulin resistance (Dos Santos et al. 2023)
- Human postprandial trials are mixed — most find no adverse difference vs. non-interesterified fat, but one crossover trial found an 85% increase in postprandial triglycerides with chemically interesterified fat in obese (not lean) subjects (Robinson et al. 2008)
Regulatory flags
- ⚑IARC Class: NL
- ⚑EDC Status: None
- ⚑Regulatory: US: no specific labeling; often marketed as "natural"
- ⚑Evidence Grade: B
Commonly found in
Modern margarine, commercial shortenings, processed baked goods
Sources & references
Last researched: July 7, 2026
Research disclaimer: This rating is based on available peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments at the time of publication. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for personal health or skin concerns.
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