ON THIS PAGERestrictions on trans fats usage worldwideWhy did Australia and NZ decide not to restrict or label trans fats? Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsWhy we are not protected in Australia and NZ against trans fats?There is a worldwide trend to phase out...
ON THIS PAGEChemical structure of triglyceridesChemical structure of fatty acidsSaturated fatty acidsUnsaturated fatty acidsMonounsaturated fatty acidsPolyunsaturated fatty acidsTrans fatty acidsHydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids Fat and...
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 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 PAGEReading labels in countries with no labeling restrictions for trans fatsLearning how to read nutrition labels Fat and CholesterolFood safetyTopicsHow to identify trans fats on a food label?Reading labels is not as easy as it should be. Labels can be...
