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No, lard is not inherently trans fat. Trans fat generally refers to hydrogenated fats developed by man-made processes to keep foodstuffs moist and tender through abnormal temperatures. Fried, processed, and some baked goods contain hydrogenated (trans) fat. Though trans fat do occur naturally in some degree (such as in dairy), the anti-trans fat push is for heavily manufactured foods.
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∙ 12y agoIt is not a trans fat, but it is a saturated fat. (Trans fats are generally found in margarine and other products where oil has been forced to emulsify with water).
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Can you use shortening in place of lard?
No. Lard is animal fat and shortening is vegetable oil that has been hydrogenated.
Is there other names for trans fat?
Hydrogenated fats.
What is it called When hydrogen has been added to unsaturated fats?
The chemical process in which hydrogen atoms are added to unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats is hydrogenation.
Does 0 grams of trans fat guarantees that there are no trans fats in the food?
No, it does not. The FDA allows food products to be labeled 0 grams trans fat if there is less than 0.5 grams of trans fat. A way to double-check that there is no trans fat is by checking the ingredients list. If is says "shortening", "partially hydrogenated oils", or "hydrogenated oils", then there is trans fat in the product.
What are 4 types of foods high in fat?
Hydrogenated Oils, Coconut, Butter, Animal Fat (lard) cheese
Which fat is better for you saturated fat polyunsaturated fat hydrogenated fat trans fatty acids?
polyunsaturated fat
What is a major source of trans fat?
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil.
What is a shortening?
A shortening is a cooking fat that is solid or semisolid at room temperature. These include butter, lard, hydrogenated margarines (transfats), and hydrogenated vegetable oils (transfats).
A type of fatty acid with odd molecular shapes that is created when oils are partly hydrogenated?
Trans fat
Does jiffy mix have lard in it?
Yes, the Corn Muffin Mix does contain lard. Specifically, the box states that it contains "lard, hydrogenated lard, or partially hydrogenated lard."
What is the most unhelthy food in the world?
Anything containing hydrogenated vegetable oil or trans fat.
What food have trans fat?
Many foods naturally contain trans fats such as dairy and meat products. The process of hydrogenating fats results in the formation of trans fats so products that contain hydrogenated vegetable oil have higher levels of trans fats. If the food label lists hydrogenated oil then the product will contain some level of trans fat.
