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Trans fats are a produce to "hydrogenation" of oils. Long ago, someone discovered that cooking oils can be modified to keep it from turning "rancid", and can make it turn to the consistency of butter when hydrogen is forced into the oil under pressure. The process is called hydrogenation. Some of the oil molecules do not complete the process and end up being called "trans fats". These types of fats are said to be responsible for corinary disease and have been blamed for other medical conditions as well. The human body has never been able to adequately establish a way to deal with trans fats

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What does 'trans' mean in trans fat?

In the context of trans fat, "trans" refers to the chemical structure of the fat molecule. Trans fats are created through the process of hydrogenation, which changes the configuration of double bonds in unsaturated fats. Trans fats are known to be unhealthy and can increase the risk of heart disease.


What are trans fats and how are they helpful or not?

Trans-fats are fats that are formed when oils go through a process called "hydrogenation" to increase their shelf-life. From a food manufacturer's perspective, this is great- it allows you to keep oils from going rancid for much longer times. For you, it's not so great- trans fats negatively affect cholesterol levels and appear to greatly increase the risk of heart attack. One Harvard study found that individuals consuming 4 grams of trans-fat a day were twice as likely to suffer a heart attack as compared to non-trans-fat consuming peers. Eliminating trans-fats is simple- just read the nutrition labels. Under ingredients, avoid any oil listed as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated. "Hydrogenated sunflower oil" "Partially hydrogenated coconut oil" and so on all contain trans fats and should be avoided. Manufacturers are allowed to list a product with .5 grams of trans-fat as 0 grams, so remember that just because a product listed "0 grams of trans fat" doesn't actually mean the product is trans-fat free. Read the ingredients to know for certain!


What is the Tagalog word for trans fat?

trans fat = Tabang trans


What is the prefix of transport?

The prefix of transportation is "trans" which means across.


What is the prefix in transplant?

The prefix in "transplant" is "trans-", which means across or beyond.

Related Questions

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.


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.


Which is better trans fats or cis fats?

Trans fats are hydrogenated unsaturated fats and they are supposed to be the worst fats there are for your health. Unsaturated fats are healthy fats and saturated fats and trans fats are unhealthy fats. Trans fats are often added to processed foods to extend the shelf life. There are no such fats as cis fats. There are certainly cis fatty acids and trans fatty acids and the difference between the two is in the hydrogen atoms positions and one could be regarded as an isomer of the other. All fats are basically triglycerides which means glycerol triesterified with 3 fatty acids.


Is it polyunsaturated fats or monounsaturated fats or saturated fats or trans fats in cheese?

MOINOSATURATED


Saturated fats and trans fats raise the body's total cholesterol?

Yes, but trans are much worse.


Are hydrogenated oils the same as trans fat?

No, saturated fats and trans fats are different. Saturated fat increases low-density lipoprotein, which is bad for you. Trans fats do the same thing, but also lower high-density lipoprotein, which is good for you. Trans fats are a lot worse.


What is the RDA for trans fats?

Trans fats are to be avoided for proper dietary measures. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for trans fats is less than 1 percent of the caloric daily intake


Where are trans fats illegal?

No they are not


Can fruits have trans fats?

No.


How are trans fats formed?

Trans fats are made when manufactures add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.


What kind of fats should you avoid the most?

Trans Fats


What are fats that are worse than saturated fats?

Trans fat