What is the difference between hydrogenated oils and trans fat?
I thought that they were the same. Howoever, I see many products that list on the their labels zero trans fats , but have hydrogenated oils (partially and-or whole) in the ingredients list.
They are the same thing. BUT, if a serving size contains less than half a gram of trans-fats then the Gov’t allows them to round it down to zero. You know those snack crackers that come in packs of 6? Well, they claim 0 trans-fats by calling that a 3 serving container. In actually, if you scarfed down the whole thing like we all do; you’d get 1.5 grams of trans-fats. The public thinks the food labels mean the Gov’t is protecting them, but the Gov’t makes the food companies put it on the label, giving the Gov’t deniability. In essence, ou are responsible for reading and understanding the food labels and choosing what you consume.
They are the same thing. BUT, if a serving size contains less than half a gram of trans-fats then the Gov’t allows them to round it down to zero. You know those snack crackers that come in packs of 6? Well, they claim 0 trans-fats by calling that a 3 serving container. In actually, if you scarfed down the whole thing like we all do; you’d get 1.5 grams of trans-fats. The public thinks the food labels mean the Gov’t is protecting them, but the Gov’t makes the food companies put it on the label, giving the Gov’t deniability. In essence, ou are responsible for reading and understanding the food labels and choosing what you consume.
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