The ingredients on a box of cupcakes lists partially hydrogenated soybean oil.Partial hydrogenation of soybean oil has what effect?

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Partial hydrogenation of soybean oil reduces the number of double bonds in the fatty acid chains, thus decreasing the level of unsaturation. This process makes the oil more solid at room temperature, increasing its shelf life and stability but does not produce fatty acid salts, hydrolyze triglycerides, increase the number of fatty acids, or convert the oil to butter.

The Ingredients on a Box of Cupcakes Lists Partially Hydrogenated