Snacks full of trans fat, call for mandatory trans fat labelling in Australia
date:Jul 04, 2012
elled to avoid some consumers taking in large amounts unintentionally.
What is trans fat?
Industrially produced trans fats are used in products such as margarine, to ensure a spreadable consistency. Trans fats also occur naturally in the meat of ruminant animals including sheep, cattle and goat.
As Australian Food News reported, trans fat intake poses a significant cardiovascular disease risk, more so than a high intake of dietary saturated fatty acids, owing to the effects of TFA in increasing
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