ON THIS PAGEHydrogenation definitionHealth concerns related to the hydrogenation process of oilsWhat is full hydrogenation (full saturation)What is partial hydrogenation (partial saturation) Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsWhat is hydrogenation of oils?Many...
ON THIS PAGEWhere do ruminant trans fatty acids come from?What are the components of ruminant trans fatty acids?Potential effects of naturally occurring trans fatsMain conclusions of the major studies on ruminant trans fatty acids.Problems with the current studies Fat...
The melting point of fats is the temperature at which they become liquid.Fats and oils are both mostly composed of triglycerides. A triglyceride is composed of a glycerol backbone that holds three fatty acids. Any combination of fatty acids is possible: saturated and...
ON THIS PAGETypes of trans fatsWhat is trans fat?Sources of trans fatShort history of industrial trans fatWhy are trans fats bad for you? Trans fat side effects.PHOs and Trans Fat Ban – does it work? Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsWhat is trans fat? Why are...
ON THIS PAGEWhat are lipids?What are fats and oils?What are the differences between fats and oils? Fat and CholesterolTopicsDifference between lipids, fats and oilsWhat are lipids?Lipids is a broad category that describes a group of about 7,000 fat-soluble,...
