Food Additive · CAS 93572-53-3
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated: no OFF product match; CAS 93572-53-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 93572-53-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated?
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated (CAS 93572-53-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated safe to consume?
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 93572-53-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated used for in food?
Menhaden Oil, Hydrogenated (CAS 93572-53-3) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.