Hydrogenated peanut oil

Hydrogenated peanut oil (CAS 68425-36-5), also known as groundnut oil hydrogenated, is produced by catalytic hydrogenation of refined peanut oil to raise its melting point and extend shelf stability.

Where is Hydrogenated peanut oil used?

• Food manufacturing: structuring fat in shortenings, confectionery coatings and filled chocolate products
• Personal care: emollient and occlusive agent in lip balms, skin creams and hair conditioners
• Coatings and adhesives: processing aid or release agent
• It also serves as a base component in ointment-type topical preparations.

Good to know: Fully and partially hydrogenated variants are both commercially available, with iodine value used as the key specification to differentiate grades.

Commercial specifications

• Iodine value differentiates grades