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Where was Olestra developed?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new fat substitute, Olestra in 1996
What was the chemical Olestra designed as a substitute for?
The chemical Olestra was designed as a substitute for fat. However, it has a side effect that makes the consumer of Olestra to have lots of diarrhea and other problems.
Do they still make tortilla chips with olestra?
Yes they do... Olestra has been know to cause anal leakage!
What is olestra?
Olestra is a synthetic sugar. It has a number of side effects. It is usually hidden in the nutritional lables.
Can you buy olestra?
no, I wish
What is an example of a fat replacer?
Olestra
Which of the following is a fat replacer?
olestra
What is another name for nylon?
olestra
What is another name for sucrose polyester?
olestra
Fat replacement product made from fat?
Olestra
What is the empirical formula of olestra?
The empirical formula of olestra, a fat substitute made from sucrose and fatty acids, is C57H104O6. This formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of the elements in the compound. Olestra is not fully digested by the body, which is why it is used as a calorie-free fat substitute in food products.
What are the risks associated with the consumption of Olestra?
The only real "risks" of consuming Olestra are some of the side effects like intestinal distress and fun stuff like "anal leakage" if too much is consumed. There is also some concern that Olestra can decrease the absorption of fat soluble vitamins in the intestines. Other than that there haven't been any other safety issues associated with consuming Olestra.
