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The popcorn itself is not fattening, but the chemicals and added butter flavoring can be fattening. People who have worked at microwave popcorn factories have come down with lung cancers due to constant inhalations of the fumes from the chemicals. It's best to buy just the kernels, put in brown lunch bag, and cook alone. Raw popcorn is the best!
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Homemade Pop corn fattening?
To some extent, yes. It depends on the popcorn you buy, however. For example, SmartBalance popcorn types generally do not contain trans fats.
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.
Does pizza contain trans fat?
Trans fats are unsaturated fats which have have same/simlar stucture to saturated fats therefore act as saturated fats. Trans fats are present in foods which contain vegetable fat which has been hydrograted partly to me soild. Pizzas can contain trans fats due to how the fat in the pizza base is made or trans fats naturally found in cheese. Trans fat levels should not go over 2g per person per day therefore having some trans fats is not too bad however you should limit the amount of trans fat you from.
Does olive oil contain trans fats?
yes
Is scrambled eggs a trans fat?
No, scrambled eggs are not a trans fat. Trans fats are a type of unhealthy fat that are typically found in processed foods and partially hydrogenated oils. Scrambled eggs are primarily composed of protein and healthy fats naturally found in the eggs themselves, which do not include trans fats. However, if scrambled eggs are cooked with certain oils or butter that contain trans fats, then the dish could contain them.
Does fish oil contain trans fat?
No fish oil should not contain trans fats naturally. They can be added later though. Milk is more likely to contain natural trans fat. As much as 2%
What types of foods contain trans fats?
fats and oil food like fry chicken and junk food
Trans fats are oils that have been solidified by the addition of?
hydrogen atoms, a process known as hydrogenation. This process creates trans fats, which are considered unhealthy because they can raise bad cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. It is best to avoid foods that contain trans fats.
Can popcorn be stored in the freezer?
Ive never seen that done, i think its best kept on pantry shelf. Microwave popcorn can be stored in the freezer. Some processors of microwave popcorn store their product frozen to extend shelf life and to delay rancidity of the fats and oils. Some sites claim that you get more kernels to pop if it is stored frozen.
Does pork have trans fat?
There might be miniscule amounts of trans fats in pork, the result of feeding the pig a ration which includes trans fats. Trans fats are normally only produced by hydrogenation.
What fats are found in animal products?
Animal products contain saturated fats, which are found in foods like meat, poultry, and dairy products. Some animal fats also contain small amounts of trans fats, which are considered unhealthy. It's important to consume animal fats in moderation to maintain a balanced diet.
Does Crisco contain trans fats?
The Crisco brand now makes several product including oils and shortening. The original Crisco product in the can (shortening) was a fat that was hydrogenated to give it a cream/paste consistency that gave better results in baking. Hydrogenated fats are also called trans fats and health wise are now considered more unhealthy than saturated fats. Crisco and other fats contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Hydrocarbons contain only hydrogen and carbon in some combination so Crisco is not a hydrocarbon. I know it as shortening, a fatty substance used in bakery products like cake. The more 'oily' it is the more UNsaturated, more 'fatty' says more saturated. Maybe the manifacturers label gives more information than I can (don't know the brand).
