Read food labels carefully

Reading the product label and the ingredients list is essential if you want to find hydrogenated oils. Check for "hydrogenated" terms, such as "hydrogenated soybean oil".

Any food product that contains partially hydrogenated oil should be avoided due to the risks linked with trans fat. In the ingredients list, look for the phrase "partially hydrogenated", for example, “partially hydrogenated vegetable oil”. A product does not necessarily mean it is devoid of trans fats just because it is marked as such on the label. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that a business may declare a product free of trans fats if the actual content is 0.5 grams or less per serving. This is not equivalent to 0 grams.