Ingredient

Soybean Oil

Neutral in 1 Flagged in 21

Scout's take

In infant and baby nutrition, soybean oil is a standard, accepted source of essential fatty acids. Scout treats baby seed oils as neutral rather than penalizing them as it would in general food.

More from Scout's analyses

Inflammatory seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids. Linked to chronic inflammation and metabolic disruption when consumed in excess. One of the most common ultra-processed food oils.

from the analysis of Sabra Classic Hummus

Industrial seed oil, hexane-extracted, high in omega-6 linoleic acid, almost certainly from glyphosate-sprayed GMO soy.

from the analysis of DiGiorno Ultimate Pepperoni Rising Crust Pizza

Seed oil extremely high in omega-6 linoleic acid. Industrially extracted using hexane solvents. Highly inflammatory.

from the analysis of Quaker Chewy Granola Bar Dark Chocolate Chunk

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